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M8 TBT

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,760 mi
Last recorded102,760 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM8 TBT
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 102,760 miles

Coil spring corroded Both Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch intermittently working

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2025 95,847 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads getting close to metal wear tabs (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear fog lamp switch deteriorated

Fail 21 Jun 2025 95,847 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads getting close to metal wear tabs (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear fog lamp switch deteriorated

Pass 10 Jun 2024 89,367 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2024 89,367 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2023 85,247 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 78,839 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 70,090 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2021 70,081 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear by flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear by flexy corroded and leaking (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Aug 2020 69,498 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Extensive corrosion to front sub frame/suspension components

Extensive corrosion to rear sub frame/suspension components

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2020 69,498 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Extensive corrosion to front sub frame/suspension components

Extensive corrosion to rear sub frame/suspension components

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 66,911 miles

Extensive corrosion to front sub-frame/suspension components

Extensive corrosion to rear sub-frame/suspension components

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 May 2019 66,911 miles

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

Extensive corrosion to front sub-frame/suspension components

Extensive corrosion to rear sub-frame/suspension components

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 65,404 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 62,565 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Apr 2017 62,565 miles

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 56,512 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 51,955 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 47,642 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 42,950 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 42,950 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 24 Apr 2012 35,847 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 24 Apr 2012 35,847 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 26 Apr 2011 28,103 miles

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

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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M8 TBT is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M8 TBT, 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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M8 TBT is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 23 April 2008.

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