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OE08 BGX

2008 Toyota Avensis

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

220,416 mi
Last recorded220,416 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2017
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE08 BGX
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2017 220,416 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both sides D bush's (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe repaired, but not inappropriately both sides (3.6.A.3)

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

oil leak

under vehicle prescribed area and suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2016 191,394 miles

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

under vehicle suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2016 191,388 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides by inner arches marked (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

under vehicle suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Pass 29 Dec 2015 180,125 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 171,782 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2014 171,782 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2013 140,861 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 95,131 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 95,115 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 76,004 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 70,341 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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OE08 BGX is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 OE08 BGX, 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 OE08 BGX registered?

OE08 BGX is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 4 June 2008.

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