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LS08 BCU

2008 Toyota Avensis

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,373 mi
Last recorded103,373 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS08 BCU
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2019 103,373 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 102,371 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

o/s/f tyre inner edges worn

Pass 5 Oct 2018 88,628 miles

Front Oil level on minimum.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Oct 2018 88,625 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation Application uneven. (1.2.1 (d))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Oil level on minimum.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 18 Nov 2017 79,745 miles

Nearside Front Tyre is slightly stepped

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre is perished

Fail 18 Nov 2017 79,745 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre is slightly stepped

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre is perished

Pass 22 Nov 2016 62,409 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 59,362 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 55,111 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 50,763 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 50,763 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 45,332 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 36,141 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 27,036 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on edges

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 14 Mar 2011 27,036 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on edges

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

How Reliable is the Toyota Avensis?

Based on 3,497,866 MOT tests across 274,257 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
7,477
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
274,257
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 106,316
position lamp(s) not working 82,254
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 59,558
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 49,676
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,472
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LS08 BCU is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 Toyota Avensis models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 88,180 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota Avensis fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 106,316 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LS08 BCU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Avensis typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 18 years old, this Toyota Avensis is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LS08 BCU is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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