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LY08 VAX

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

53,008 mi
Last recorded53,008 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2017
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY08 VAX
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2017 53,008 miles

Advise check front brake pads

All 4 tyre valves splitting

Pass 22 Jul 2016 50,776 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 50,773 miles

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 46,807 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 42,243 miles

Handbrake travel high just enough reserve travel

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)

Tracking

Fail 26 Jul 2014 42,243 miles

Handbrake travel high just enough reserve travel

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)

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

Tracking

Fail 26 Jul 2013 36,280 miles

Advise tracking

Front tyres worn on edges

Handbrake travel high

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 36,280 miles

Advise tracking

Front tyres worn on edges

Handbrake travel high

Pass 21 Jul 2012 27,841 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front wipers smearing

Pass 23 Jul 2011 20,331 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 VAX is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VAX, 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 VAX registered?

LY08 VAX is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 31 July 2008.

Is LY08 VAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY08 VAX shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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