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MJ08 THU

2008 Toyota Avensis

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

143,601 mi
Last recorded143,601 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ08 THU
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 143,601 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 137,145 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2024 137,143 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 130,517 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 121,635 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 110,509 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 99,398 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2019 98,943 miles

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

corrosion forming on front and rear suspension

tow bar corroding

Pass 15 Apr 2019 94,698 miles

corrosion forming front and rear suspension

tow bar corroding

Fail 15 Apr 2019 94,698 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

corrosion forming front and rear suspension

tow bar corroding

Pass 18 Apr 2018 86,793 miles

corrosion forming front and rear suspension

tow bar corroding

Fail 18 Apr 2018 86,793 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

corrosion forming front and rear suspension

tow bar corroding

Pass 11 Apr 2017 76,958 miles

front and rear suspension corrosion forming

slight distortion nearside inner tyre tread and cracking on tread

tow bar corroding

Pass 14 Apr 2016 66,899 miles

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

both rear tyres perishing and cracking,distortion inner rear tread

oil dampness around engine undertrays

parts of towbar corroding

slight damage to offside rear outer tyre wall

Pass 16 Apr 2015 57,726 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre tread wearing low 2.5/3mm slight distortion inner tread

slight damage to offside rear outer tyre wall

Pass 16 Apr 2014 49,009 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre slight distortion inner tread slight cracking and perishing and slight damage to outer wall

slight damage to nearside front outer tyre wall

Pass 18 Apr 2013 39,634 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2012 30,497 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre outer wall very slight cuts

Pass 14 Apr 2011 23,587 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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MJ08 THU is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 1,998cc 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 MJ08 THU, 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 MJ08 THU registered?

MJ08 THU is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 28 April 2008.

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