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MA08 HXU

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

157,648 mi
Last recorded157,648 miles
Recorded on17 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA08 HXU
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2025 157,648 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 143,410 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2024 143,343 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 138,373 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 134,347 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear track rods corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2021 129,166 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2021 129,166 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2020 125,943 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 121,260 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 121,260 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2018 117,157 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 114,007 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 110,245 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 106,390 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 95,160 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 95,160 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 28 Mar 2013 82,640 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 67,759 miles

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

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

windscreen as a chip outside swept area

Pass 30 Mar 2011 50,443 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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MA08 HXU is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 MA08 HXU, 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 MA08 HXU registered?

MA08 HXU is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is MA08 HXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA08 HXU shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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