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NU08 TGY

2008 Toyota Avensis

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,715 mi
Last recorded134,715 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU08 TGY
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 134,715 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both chassis bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both chassis bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 131,951 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2024 131,946 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate 1.0 mean 2.88 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 128,615 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2023 128,615 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 124,958 miles

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

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

Front both front brake back plates rusted

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 122,726 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all 4 tyres starting to perish

Fail 29 Sep 2021 122,716 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all 4 tyres starting to perish

Pass 25 Sep 2020 120,644 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All. (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion Under Vehicle Not Yet Excessive.

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both Inner Sills. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front And Rear. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front And Rear. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All Front And Rear And Shock Absorbers. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 113,887 miles

both front wishbones corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2018 101,896 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 91,380 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 80,215 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 19 Mar 2015 71,685 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2014 61,655 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 61,655 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 50,751 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 50,751 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 41,373 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 32,716 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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NU08 TGY is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TGY, 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 NU08 TGY registered?

NU08 TGY is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is NU08 TGY safe to buy?

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