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MV08 YVL

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,185 mi
Last recorded97,185 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV08 YVL
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2021 97,185 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 85,867 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front x2 close to limmits on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 80,638 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2018 74,477 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2017 68,864 miles

Front Inner brake discs worn/rusting

Front tyre edges worn both sides

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear child seat fitted

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

fog light switch poor

Pass 18 Oct 2016 63,439 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 63,439 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 58,574 miles

Front Inner brake discs worn/rusting

Pass 16 Oct 2014 53,648 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyre edges worn

Pass 14 Oct 2013 49,409 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 44,417 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 42,830 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 42,830 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 40,175 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 40,175 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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 YVL is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 MV08 YVL, 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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MV08 YVL is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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