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LY57 LVE

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

106,009 mi
Last recorded106,009 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY57 LVE
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 106,009 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 102,729 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2024 102,729 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2023 98,574 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 94,031 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 90,401 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 87,430 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 84,362 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 77,774 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

o/s/f hub/steering slight wear

Pass 31 Oct 2017 71,082 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 62,430 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 62,430 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 57,477 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 57,477 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam aim not checked (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 52,607 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 52,607 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 46,179 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 14 Jan 2013 40,211 miles

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

rear tyres perishing

Pass 13 Jan 2012 34,569 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 34,569 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2010 27,464 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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LY57 LVE is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 LY57 LVE, 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 LY57 LVE registered?

LY57 LVE is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 21 January 2008.

Is LY57 LVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY57 LVE shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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