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LS08 XLD

2008 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2019
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

280,640 mi
Last recorded280,640 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2018
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS08 XLD
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2018 280,640 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 280,624 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Side repeater not working in wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

TRC OFF warning light illuminated

Pass 24 Apr 2017 236,009 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 227,564 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear handbrake cable outer sleeves worn

slight play in front rack ends

Fail 21 Dec 2016 227,458 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine avg reading was 3.22 legal limit is 3.00 (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear handbrake cable outer sleeves worn

slight play in front rack ends

Pass 9 Jun 2016 213,526 miles

both rear outer handbrake cables sleeves worn

n/s/f and o/s/f wishbones slightly corroded

Fail 8 Jun 2016 213,453 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

both rear outer handbrake cables sleeves worn

n/s/f and o/s/f wishbones slightly corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2015 203,004 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt stitching slightly frayed by mounting point (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front door mirror cover damaged and taped up

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit centre section (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides centre section (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 11 Dec 2015 202,660 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Stop lamp not working third lamp (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread taxi plate covering registration plate (6.3.4b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt stitching slightly frayed by mounting point (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front door mirror cover damaged and taped up

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit centre section (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides centre section (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2015 188,015 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Dec 2014 178,909 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 166,572 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 160,092 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Mar 2014 160,058 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine un-expectedly cuts out

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Nov 2013 150,968 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 110,789 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 110,211 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

rear tyres worn

Pass 26 Jul 2012 99,682 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear inner brake pads appear low

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jul 2012 99,682 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear inner brake pads appear low

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jul 2012 99,665 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 99,665 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 76,364 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 76,157 miles

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 XLD is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 XLD, 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 XLD is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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