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MK08 UUW

2008 Toyota Avensis

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

119,401 mi
Last recorded119,401 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK08 UUW
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2023 119,401 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 117,999 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 117,553 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 101,615 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 97,020 miles

removed broken heat shield

Pass 21 Mar 2019 92,183 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2019 92,183 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bottom ball joint. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 88,112 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear tyre has cut in outer sidewall

Offside Front Lower ball joint dust cover in very poor condition

Offside Rear small cut in inner sidewall

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

both front lower arms heavily corroded

both rear brake hose ferrels corroded

complete rear suspension badly corroded

exhaust brackets corroded

front number plate cracked

Pass 20 Mar 2017 84,755 miles

o/s/f inner wheel arch damaged

Fail 20 Mar 2017 84,755 miles

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

o/s/f inner wheel arch damaged

Pass 18 Mar 2016 81,094 miles

Minor oil leak

Nearside Front headlamp secure at time of retest but top mounting bracket broken

Nearside rear pads look low

Nearside rear seat child seat fitted

Nearside rear wheel slight brake bind

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front bumper and under panelling poor condition and fitment but secure at time of retest

Fail 17 Mar 2016 81,080 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Bumper loose (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Bumper loose (6.1.C.1)

Minor oil leak

Nearside rear pads look low

Nearside rear seat child seat fitted

Nearside rear wheel slight brake bind

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 72,008 miles

Light accident damage at front

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Some bind to n/s/r brake

Some bind to o/s/r brake

Fail 19 Mar 2015 72,008 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Light accident damage at front

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Some bind to n/s/r brake

Some bind to o/s/r brake

Pass 18 Mar 2014 62,648 miles

slight fluctuation from front brakes

Pass 19 Mar 2013 53,563 miles

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)

nsr discs worn/grooved

nsr tyre has been run flat

Fail 19 Mar 2013 53,563 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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)

nsr discs worn/grooved

nsr tyre has been run flat

Pass 15 Mar 2012 45,726 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 45,717 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Mar 2011 37,284 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 UUW is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 UUW, 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 UUW is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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