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NC08 FYY

2008 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

184,089 mi
Last recorded184,089 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC08 FYY
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 184,089 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 173,961 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 20 May 2024 163,253 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2023 154,069 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2022 142,148 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2021 133,400 miles
Fail 6 May 2021 133,400 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 May 2020 130,329 miles

advise n/s/r and o/s/r tyres perished and cracking on the edges

Fail 11 May 2020 130,328 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake discs are worn and coroded (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

advise n/s/r and o/s/r tyres perished and cracking on the edges

Pass 14 May 2019 119,509 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view top (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 May 2019 119,509 miles

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

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view top (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2018 104,061 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 90,910 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 May 2016 86,134 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 86,124 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 May 2015 79,337 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 74,514 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2013 67,462 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2012 61,416 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 54,075 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

handbrake travel long

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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NC08 FYY is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 2,231cc 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 NC08 FYY, 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 NC08 FYY registered?

NC08 FYY is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 22 May 2008.

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