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NG08 VRK

2008 Toyota Avensis

Grey Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,229 mi
Last recorded144,229 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG08 VRK
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 144,229 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2026 144,229 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2024 138,872 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 132,683 miles

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

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

underbonnet trims not secure

Pass 20 Dec 2022 129,934 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 126,159 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2021 126,159 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 121,386 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 121,386 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 116,593 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2019 116,953 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2018 108,764 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2018 108,764 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 99,995 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 91,681 miles

nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded

offside front to rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 15 Dec 2016 91,681 miles

Offside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded

offside front to rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2015 82,701 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 82,701 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 71,331 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 58,820 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 58,820 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 43,094 miles

Front brakes look low Disc's and pads

Pass 5 Jan 2012 29,314 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 27,058 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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NG08 VRK is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 NG08 VRK, 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 NG08 VRK registered?

NG08 VRK is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 16 May 2008.

Is NG08 VRK safe to buy?

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