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LS08 TRV

2008 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,800 mi
Last recorded116,800 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS08 TRV
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 116,800 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2025 113,242 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 107,683 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2024 107,683 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 102,701 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

under body panels fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2022 98,029 miles

Central stop light not working

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Feb 2022 98,029 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Central stop light not working

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2021 94,717 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2021 94,717 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 92,572 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin On 2mm approx., requires attention (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements Works intermittently (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2020 92,562 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin On 2mm approx., requires attention (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 88,972 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 86,071 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 82,710 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 78,796 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 75,287 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 66,790 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2013 54,194 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 41,477 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Mar 2011 31,976 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

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 TRV is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TRV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LS08 TRV registered?

LS08 TRV is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is LS08 TRV safe to buy?

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