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MK08 TKC

2008 Toyota Avensis

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

63,374 mi
Last recorded63,374 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK08 TKC
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 63,374 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 62,363 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Aug 2024 62,363 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 61,051 miles

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported front to rears (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 59,602 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 58,067 miles

Central Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 56,463 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 55,537 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 55,537 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 54,154 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 52,813 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2017 52,813 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 50,219 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2016 50,219 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 47,570 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs lipped

nearside rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 14 Feb 2015 47,570 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs lipped

high level brake light inop cannot see if wired so given presenter the benefit of doubt

nearside rear brake pads wearing low

rear tyres cracking on shoulders

Pass 27 Feb 2014 36,756 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Feb 2014 36,756 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Feb 2013 22,955 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 16,802 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 12,098 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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MK08 TKC is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 TKC, 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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MK08 TKC is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 4 March 2008.

Is MK08 TKC safe to buy?

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