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NC57 XZU

2008 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

176,586 mi
Last recorded176,586 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC57 XZU
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2023 176,586 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2023 176,547 miles

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

Offside Front Leaf spring saddle is fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 166,825 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 160,364 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 152,790 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 152,788 miles

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 147,009 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

parking brake travel

Fail 26 Jun 2019 147,003 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

parking brake travel

Pass 27 Jun 2018 139,402 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

parking brake travel at upper limit

Fail 26 Jun 2018 139,400 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded leading to flexi hose marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking brake pipe marked yellow (1.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1of2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

parking brake travel at upper limit

Pass 27 Jun 2017 132,049 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing on edges and spliting

rear seats not in use

Pass 13 Jun 2016 123,493 miles

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

OIL LEVEL CLOSE TO MIN

Offside Rear BRAKE SLIGHTLY BINDING

Offside Rear TYRE PERISHED

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

coil spring worn BOTH FRONT ON OUTER EDGE (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 Jun 2016 123,493 miles

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

OIL LEVEL CLOSE TO MIN

Offside Rear BRAKE SLIGHTLY BINDING

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear TYRE PERISHED

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

coil spring worn BOTH FRONT ON OUTER EDGE (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 116,402 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 5 Jan 2015 111,301 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

brake fluid level low

Pass 6 Jan 2014 110,510 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 90,851 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 90,851 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 74,346 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 56,698 miles

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 XZU 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 70%.

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 NC57 XZU, 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 NC57 XZU registered?

NC57 XZU is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 7 January 2008.

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