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MV08 YWU

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,018 mi
Last recorded80,018 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 80,018 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 23 Feb 2026 80,018 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 71,901 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2025 71,901 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 63,781 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 57,654 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 57,394 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 56,714 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2021 56,708 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Apr 2020 56,167 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 54,910 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 54,910 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 53,705 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 52,343 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 50,447 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 47,047 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 41,171 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 33,272 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 26,207 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 18,190 miles

advise on front headlamp offside scratched

advise on front tyres baid on both egdes

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 YWU is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver 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 MV08 YWU, 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 YWU registered?

MV08 YWU is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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