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NC08 XAE

2008 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

199,999 mi
Last recorded199,999 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC08 XAE
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2020 199,999 miles

Nearside Front side wing mirror loose but wont fall off

Nearside Rear Tyre sidewall deteriorated

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 193,085 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 185,758 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2018 185,758 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Jun 2017 175,012 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

under trays and engine covers fitted at time of test

Pass 9 May 2016 152,127 miles

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

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

sills have covers fitted

Fail 9 May 2016 152,127 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

sills have covers fitted

Pass 21 May 2015 126,604 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 May 2015 126,578 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 May 2014 39,658 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 77,843 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 77,843 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 28 May 2012 59,624 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 40,294 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 40,294 miles

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

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 XAE is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 NC08 XAE, 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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NC08 XAE is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 2 June 2008.

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