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LY08 CWX

2008 Toyota Avensis

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

56,845 mi
Last recorded56,845 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY08 CWX
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 56,845 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

N/s/r lamp unit damaged

Fail 12 Dec 2025 56,845 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

N/s/r lamp unit damaged

Pass 14 Dec 2024 50,311 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2024 50,311 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 42,956 miles

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

O/s/f wiper blade split

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Dec 2023 42,956 miles

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

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

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

O/s/f wiper blade split

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 38,238 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 35,492 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Dec 2021 35,492 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 34,200 miles

Limited handbrake reserve travel remaining.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads very low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear window washer jet blocked/not working.

Pass 25 Nov 2019 32,649 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 28,587 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2018 28,586 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2017 27,136 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 25,428 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads around 75% worn. (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Dunlop 205/55R16/91V Tread low towards inner edge and perishing. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads around 75% worn. (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Dunlop 205/55R16/91V Tread low towards inner edge and perishing. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2015 24,387 miles

Both rear tyre treads cracking

Child seat fitted to OSR

Pass 17 Nov 2014 23,940 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 234,067 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 21,791 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 21,791 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2012 19,681 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 15,289 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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LY08 CWX is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LY08 CWX, 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 LY08 CWX registered?

LY08 CWX is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 29 May 2008.

Is LY08 CWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY08 CWX shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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