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MK08 UUY

2008 Toyota Avensis

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

124,287 mi
Last recorded124,287 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 124,287 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2026 124,278 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure Interfering with brakes (1.1.14 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 113,404 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2025 113,296 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working In Mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm And Cracking (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 104,067 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2024 104,057 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Feb 2023 95,546 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2023 95,546 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Mar 2022 79,909 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2022 79,905 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 73,039 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 73,039 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 70,685 miles

Offside door and and rear door damaged but still opens and closes and not sharp edges

Fail 26 Feb 2020 70,685 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside door and and rear door damaged but still opens and closes and not sharp edges

Pass 22 Feb 2019 68,072 miles

door and and rear door damaged but still opens and closes and not sharp edges

Fail 22 Feb 2019 68,072 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

door and and rear door damaged but still opens and closes and not sharp edges

Pass 23 Feb 2018 65,439 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 65,439 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 63,626 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 61,248 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2016 61,248 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 59,219 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 57,007 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 57,007 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 54,831 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 54,831 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 52,030 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 48,194 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 UUY is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 UUY, 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 MK08 UUY registered?

MK08 UUY is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 11 March 2008.

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