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NC57 XZT

2008 Toyota Avensis

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

97,493 mi
Last recorded97,493 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC57 XZT
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 97,493 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and associated components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

parking brake only just met the minimum requirements

Fail 10 Jun 2026 97,493 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside 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))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside 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))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and associated components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

parking brake only just met the minimum requirements

Pass 20 Jun 2025 95,960 miles

Coil spring corroded 2x Rear & NSF (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fuel tank heat shield slightly loose but still secured at time of test

General under-body corrosion, corrosion on all suspension components including Rear inner sills also

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides. (Main suspension arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front & Rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 94,066 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel tank heat shield loose but still secured

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Rear arms and subframe corroded but not weakened

Pass 14 Jun 2023 92,198 miles

General under-body corrosion on components all around including rear sills

Pass 18 Jul 2022 89,793 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 87,961 miles

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

Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s rear sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear subframe and suspension components rusty

Pass 16 Jul 2020 85,965 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre starting to perish

Rear suspension has general corrosion

brake pedal has long travel

Pass 16 Jul 2019 83,562 miles

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 16 Jul 2019 83,560 miles

Emissions not tested excessive smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 19 Jul 2018 80,452 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion on the brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Jul 2018 80,452 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged fluid leaking from pipe where it is corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe corroded under rear wheel arch liner (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 76,730 miles

Nearside Front TYRE WEARING VERY THIN ON INNER EDGE

Pass 9 Jul 2016 71,298 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 67,119 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 67,119 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2014 62,779 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 61,680 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 57,392 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 54,063 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 48,098 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 46,636 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

cut in offside rear tyre but no visible cords.

Pass 11 Jan 2011 46,636 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

cut in offside rear tyre but no visible cords.

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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NC57 XZT is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 NC57 XZT, 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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NC57 XZT is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 14 January 2008.

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