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MA08 NZT

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

105,108 mi
Last recorded105,108 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA08 NZT
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2025 105,108 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front and rear steering and suspension components corroded

under trays fitted to vehicle restricting mot inspection

Fail 5 Feb 2025 105,096 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front and rear steering and suspension components corroded

under trays fitted to vehicle restricting mot inspection

Pass 12 Feb 2024 103,837 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 102,064 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

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

front and rear suspension heavily corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2022 101,140 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre marked by chalk, nail on edge off tread ()

front and rear suspension heavily corroded

Fail 12 Jan 2022 101,140 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre marked by chalk, nail on edge off tread ()

front and rear suspension heavily corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2021 100,343 miles

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

front suspension components corroded

rear suspension corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2019 99,282 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 97,927 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 96,909 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 Oct 2017 96,909 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty doesn't work everytime it is operated. (1.3.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Nov 2016 92,832 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mil (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mil (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear has a cut on outer sidewall 215/50r17

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mil (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres are worn on edges

upper and lower covers fitted to car

Fail 1 Nov 2016 92,832 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mil (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mil (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear has a cut on outer sidewall 215/50r17

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mil (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres are worn on edges

registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters both plates (6.3.4c)

upper and lower covers fitted to car

Pass 27 Oct 2015 85,636 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mil 215/50r17 (4.1.E.1)

brake pedal when engine is running creeps slightly

upper and lower covers fitted to car

Fail 27 Oct 2015 85,636 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mil 215/50r17 (4.1.E.1)

upper and lower covers fitted to car

Pass 25 Jun 2014 76,291 miles

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

front brake discs corroded on inner edges

Pass 17 Jun 2013 70,504 miles

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

front brake pads 60 per cent

front tyres worn low

Pass 30 Jun 2012 65,868 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 61,395 miles

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

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

advise discs pitted and lipped

advise front tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 30 Jun 2011 61,395 miles

advise discs pitted and lipped

advise front tyres wearing inner edge

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 NZT is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 MA08 NZT, 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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MA08 NZT is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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