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ML08 OXW

2008 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

167,100 mi
Last recorded167,100 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML08 OXW
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 167,100 miles

Coil spring corroded All corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play slightly noisy (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2025 147,020 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear near limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 127,754 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2024 127,753 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear heatshield loose

Pass 11 Feb 2023 107,354 miles

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))

Fail 9 Feb 2023 107,353 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Worn down to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Heatshield insecure

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))

Pass 29 Jan 2022 93,663 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Jan 2022 93,663 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 80,866 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Dec 2019 80,866 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 67,901 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertray covering components

Fail 30 Jul 2018 67,901 miles

Undertray covering components

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 63,721 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 59,221 miles

brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2015 56,929 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 52,187 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2013 47,242 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 40,675 miles

nearside rear wheel slightly binding

Pass 10 May 2011 35,511 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 OXW is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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