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NH57 VYF

2008 Toyota Avensis

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

81,053 mi
Last recorded81,053 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH57 VYF
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 81,053 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted obscuring view of various items

Under vehicle corrosion and various mechanical components

Fail 26 Nov 2025 81,053 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted obscuring view of various items

Under vehicle corrosion and various mechanical components

Pass 15 Nov 2024 68,209 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Under vehicle corrosion & Various mechanical components

Under vehicle covers obscuring view of some items

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 52,255 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Under vehicle corrosion & various mechanical components

Fail 8 Nov 2023 52,152 miles

Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements Both sides (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Under vehicle corrosion & various mechanical components

Pass 21 Nov 2022 43,813 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 109,031 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2021 109,028 miles

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2020 98,222 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 94,762 miles

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

Nearside lower reading recorded on handbrake

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also all rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 93,759 miles

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

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

underneath vehicle corroded completely

Pass 11 Dec 2017 90,220 miles

underbody corrosion

Fail 11 Dec 2017 90,220 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)

underbody corrosion

Fail 11 Oct 2017 90,215 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 83,535 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 83,535 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 70,385 miles

Rear PARKING BRAKE , WEAK PERFORMANCE

Fail 17 Sep 2015 70,385 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working SIDE LIGHT (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively SPLIT (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively SPLIT (8.2.2)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working TAIL LIGHT (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust system not adequately supported HEAT SHIELD INSECURE (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

Rear PARKING BRAKE , WEAK PERFORMANCE

Pass 17 Sep 2014 54,997 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 48,188 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 48,188 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 35,917 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Apr 2011 28,079 miles

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

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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NH57 VYF is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 NH57 VYF, 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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NH57 VYF is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 30 January 2008.

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