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MD08 DZA

2008 Toyota Avensis

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2019
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

184,479 mi
Last recorded184,479 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2018
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD08 DZA
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2018 184,479 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 178,975 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2017 169,936 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer tread

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 163,535 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 163,535 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 161,883 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 153,023 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 142,853 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 129,876 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 129,799 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 122,018 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Sep 2014 115,041 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Jan 2014 104,793 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 104,793 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 103,350 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 94,775 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 85,512 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 73,952 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 56,393 miles

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

offside and nearside front brake disc/s wearing

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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MD08 DZA is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 MD08 DZA, 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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MD08 DZA is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 26 August 2008.

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