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NV08 NHU

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

150,301 mi
Last recorded150,301 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV08 NHU
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 150,301 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2025 150,298 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 138,977 miles

all rear suspension components corroded

both inner sills at rear corroded

Fail 3 Jun 2024 138,977 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

all rear suspension components corroded

both inner sills at rear corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2023 131,724 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 122,038 miles

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

brake judder noticed on road test

Pass 24 Jun 2021 114,019 miles

slight brake judder noticed on road test

Fail 23 Jun 2021 114,019 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))

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))

both handbrake outer cover chaffed

slight brake judder noticed on road test

Pass 30 Jun 2020 108,023 miles

both rear tyre treads wearing low

Pass 3 Jun 2019 96,688 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Jun 2019 96,688 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 87,078 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 87,078 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 75,188 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Jun 2017 75,188 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 63,502 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 63,502 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 53,693 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing slightly unevely at inner edge of tread

Pass 1 Jul 2014 41,452 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 34,881 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 27,026 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 20,795 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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NV08 NHU is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 NV08 NHU, 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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NV08 NHU is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 2 June 2008.

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