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ML08 OVG

2008 Toyota Avensis

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

134,505 mi
Last recorded134,505 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML08 OVG
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 134,505 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s+n/s. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded, o/s+n/s. (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s+n/s. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 131,165 miles

Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OS+NS. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OS+NS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 128,778 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides(o/s & n/s) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides ( o/s & n/s) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 121,002 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 116,063 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 116,063 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 112,186 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 112,186 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 108,302 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 96,715 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2019 96,715 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded behind cover (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 87,365 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 87,364 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jan 2017 76,431 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 66,328 miles

Rear wiper blade not clearing the scree effectively

under tray wont let me do full inspection of the vehicle

Pass 23 Feb 2015 53,042 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2014 41,080 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wipers smearing

Pass 26 Apr 2013 31,881 miles

Front tyres wearing uneven at inner and outer edges and getting close to tread wear indicators

Rear tyres very close to legal limit

front wipers split but still clear screen ok

Pass 22 May 2012 26,590 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 20,055 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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ML08 OVG is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ML08 OVG, 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 ML08 OVG registered?

ML08 OVG is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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