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NH08 BWX

2008 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

175,725 mi
Last recorded175,725 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH08 BWX
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2025 175,725 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 167,966 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 158,434 miles

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

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH REAR INNER SILLS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 149,852 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2022 149,845 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 143,940 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

underbody and suspension rusty

Fail 18 Jan 2021 143,930 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

underbody and suspension rusty

Pass 15 Jul 2019 134,418 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 124,887 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 116,530 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Jul 2017 116,515 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 105,262 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2016 105,262 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 95,655 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 87,703 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2014 87,701 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 78,812 miles

n/s/front tyre wearing low across tread and BALD IN OUTER TREAD EDGE[BORDER LINE]

n/s/rear light lens damaged and holed and is BORDER LINE

o/s/front tyre wearing low in tread edges

Pass 7 Jul 2012 69,108 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2011 59,670 miles

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

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 BWX is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 NH08 BWX, 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 BWX is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 24 July 2008.

Is NH08 BWX safe to buy?

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