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LY08 XJA

2008 Toyota Avensis

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

33,034 mi
Last recorded33,034 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY08 XJA
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 33,034 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front to rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 31,376 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2023 31,078 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule O/S,N/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated O/S,N/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 31,069 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 31,002 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 29,831 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 28,997 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 28,997 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 28,139 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 27,786 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 27,381 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 26,557 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 24,773 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 22,981 miles

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)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 20,989 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 20,989 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 17,774 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 XJA is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 LY08 XJA, 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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What year was LY08 XJA registered?

LY08 XJA is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 27 August 2008.

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The MOT history for LY08 XJA shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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