CarVerify

Free Car Check

MK08 EBL

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

118,685 mi
Last recorded118,685 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Toyota
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK08 EBL
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2023 118,685 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2023 118,684 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 111,887 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

nearside tail lamp lens cracked

rear suspension components corroded

rear wiper blade split

tyre size : 205/55 R16 91V

undercover trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 16 Feb 2021 103,501 miles

Nearside Rear light cluster damaged / advise replacement

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread advise replacement (0.1 (b))

protective shields fitted underneath vehicle / preventing full inspection

Fail 16 Feb 2021 103,501 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear light cluster damaged / advise replacement

Offside Front incorrectly positioned / advise removal and adjustment

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread advise replacement (0.1 (b))

protective shields fitted underneath vehicle / preventing full inspection

Pass 18 Feb 2020 98,505 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity lens cracked / advise replacement (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread poor condition / line through centre of plate / advise replacement (0.1 (b))

protective shields fitted underneath vehicle / preventing full inspection

Fail 17 Feb 2020 98,505 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity lens cracked / advise replacement (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread poor condition / line through centre of plate / advise replacement (0.1 (b))

protective shields fitted underneath vehicle / preventing full inspection

Pass 26 Feb 2019 90,492 miles

nearside rear tail lamp lens broken

Fail 25 Feb 2019 90,481 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle fluid leak (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel fluid leak (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

nearside rear tail lamp lens broken

Pass 20 Feb 2018 80,120 miles

Advise....plastic battery cover broken

Advise....rear number plate renew

Advise....tighten front number plate securing screw

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Advise....general corrosion to vehicle under body and suspension components ()

Pass 6 Feb 2017 71,547 miles

nearside front tyre worn on both edges

offside front tyre worn on both edges

offside rear tyre slightly cracking

travel in park brake lever

Fail 6 Feb 2017 71,547 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre worn on both edges

offside front tyre worn on both edges

offside rear tyre slightly cracking

travel in park brake lever

Pass 23 Feb 2016 64,947 miles

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

under vehicle corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2016 64,947 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

under vehicle corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2015 58,555 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

handbrake high travel

Pass 27 Feb 2014 50,615 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

o/s/f tyre cracking tred

Pass 26 Feb 2013 41,321 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 33,806 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 25,520 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
Full Toyota Avensis reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

MK08 EBL 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 68.4%.

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 MK08 EBL, 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

How do I check the history of MK08 EBL?

You can check the full history of MK08 EBL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was MK08 EBL registered?

MK08 EBL is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 3 March 2008.

Is MK08 EBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK08 EBL shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MK08 EBL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on MK08 EBL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.