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NU08 TEO

2008 Toyota Avensis

Red Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

139,782 mi
Last recorded139,782 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU08 TEO
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2024 139,782 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 137,346 miles

surface corrosion to all underside suspension components but not considered excessive at time of test

Pass 26 Oct 2022 135,506 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 134,490 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 133,474 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2020 133,474 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 130,490 miles

Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam - ( rear axle corroded ) (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Central Rear Outer Windscreen wiper blade defective and front worn - ( all ) (3.4 (b) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users - ( treatment added - reduced significantly ) (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play - ( all ) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) tie rods both / all have play - ( slight ) ()

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement - ( all ) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Track rod end ball joint has slight play - ( all ) (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded - ( slight ) ()

Nearside Outer Non obligatory mirror damaged - ( plastic insecure / repaired only ) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported - ( Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ) (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly high reserve travel - ( slight ) (1.3.1 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play - ( all ) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement - ( all ) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Track rod end ball joint has slight play - ( all ) (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel - ( slight ) (2.3 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear and front - ( all corroded ) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front and rear cracked / worn / limit - ( required soon ) (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 30 Mar 2018 124,203 miles

Front tyres wearing on outer edge

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 29 Mar 2018 124,203 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front tyres wearing on outer edge

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 120,942 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 109,933 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 May 2016 109,933 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 14 May 2015 98,693 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 May 2014 84,013 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front pads ans discs approx 80% worn

osr tyre out of shape

Pass 11 May 2013 71,106 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

OSR tyre castellated

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

Small rip in NSF tyre outer sidewall

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 May 2013 71,106 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

OSF wiper blade split

OSR tyre castellated

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

Small rip in NSF tyre outer sidewall

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2012 58,354 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre misshaped

Fail 23 May 2012 58,353 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre misshaped

Pass 23 May 2011 47,617 miles

Nearside Front 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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NU08 TEO is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Red 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 NU08 TEO, 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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NU08 TEO is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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