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MV08 DSO

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

114,417 mi
Last recorded114,417 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV08 DSO
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2024 114,417 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 94,891 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play N/S and O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2022 93,125 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both N/S and O/S (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2021 91,352 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 90,136 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 87,574 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 85,016 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 82,465 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 82,108 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 82,108 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 78,924 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 69,618 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

oil level low.benift from brake service and hand brake adjustment.

Fail 6 Apr 2013 69,618 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

oil level low.benift from brake service and hand brake adjustment.

Pass 31 Mar 2012 48,267 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 28,423 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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MV08 DSO is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 MV08 DSO, 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 MV08 DSO registered?

MV08 DSO is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 1 June 2008.

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The MOT history for MV08 DSO shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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