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OE57 BJZ

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

97,216 mi
Last recorded97,216 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE57 BJZ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 97,216 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2026 97,216 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 93,651 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 90,412 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Jan 2024 90,412 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 83,380 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2022 83,377 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 79,038 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2022 79,038 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 75,532 miles

missing coolant cap

Fail 6 Jan 2021 75,532 miles

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

missing coolant cap

Pass 10 Dec 2019 73,105 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 68,534 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 68,534 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 63,005 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 58,094 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 52,320 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 47,194 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 41,202 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 35,135 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 28,790 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 21,970 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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OE57 BJZ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 OE57 BJZ, 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 OE57 BJZ registered?

OE57 BJZ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 8 January 2008.

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The MOT history for OE57 BJZ shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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