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NH08 BWU

2008 Toyota Avensis

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

152,734 mi
Last recorded152,734 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH08 BWU
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2023 152,734 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2023 152,731 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber outer casing corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2022 143,434 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 143,429 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 134,766 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

nearside mirror mount has damage

Fail 26 Feb 2021 134,766 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded metal pipe from rubber hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded metal pipe from rubber hose (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear central mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

nearside mirror mount has damage

Pass 21 Feb 2020 124,385 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal pipe from rubber flexible hose has corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal pipe from rubber flexible hose has corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 113,355 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2019 113,355 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded metal brake pipe from rubber flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded metal brake pipe from rubber flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 103,096 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 92,675 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Feb 2017 92,675 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded metal pipe from rubber flexible hose behind wheel arch cover (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded metal pipe from rubber flexible hose behind wheel arch cover (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2016 81,325 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 Feb 2016 81,325 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Statutory seat belt missing all rear seatbelts obscured by tools and equiptment (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 63,114 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 50,836 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 36,390 miles

advise deep cut to nearside front tyre / not to ply or cords

Fail 12 Mar 2012 36,390 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

advise deep cut to nearside front tyre / not to ply or cords

Pass 11 Aug 2011 34,291 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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NH08 BWU is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 NH08 BWU, 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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NH08 BWU is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 14 August 2008.

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