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MT57 VHX

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

202,198 mi
Last recorded202,198 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT57 VHX
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2024 202,198 miles

surface corrosion on floor and subframes

Fail 18 Jan 2024 202,198 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

surface corrosion on floor and subframes

Pass 13 Jan 2023 197,881 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

fuel tank shield insecure and corroded

Fail 13 Jan 2023 197,881 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

fuel tank shield insecure and corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2022 193,230 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

advise corrosion to front and rear suspension

advise corrosion to offside and nearside rear undersills

advise nearside door mirror condition

advise rear heat shield security

Fail 13 Jan 2022 193,230 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

advise corrosion to front and rear suspension

advise corrosion to offside and nearside rear undersills

advise nearside door mirror condition

advise rear heat shield security

Pass 15 Jan 2021 190,623 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 15 Jan 2021 190,623 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/50-17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/50-17 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 187,489 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.16mm 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.38mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 177,173 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/50-17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/50-17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 165,353 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 165,007 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

heatshield insecure

Pass 20 Jan 2017 149,021 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 133,206 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 133,206 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 116,981 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 99,251 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 82,474 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 66,402 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 51,547 miles

front tyres 1..6mm just legal

wear on front brake disc's

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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MT57 VHX is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MT57 VHX, 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 MT57 VHX registered?

MT57 VHX is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 1 February 2008.

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