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OE57 BKN

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2024
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

224,139 mi
Last recorded224,139 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE57 BKN
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2023 224,139 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2023 224,124 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 216,708 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 209,487 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 204,630 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip to zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2020 204,630 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip to zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 201,920 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip to zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

all suspension and underside components corroded

Fail 5 Feb 2019 201,920 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread distorted (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip to zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

all suspension and underside components corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2017 199,661 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 199,661 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 193,093 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 192,882 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

the offside front tyre is on the legal limit of 1.6mm tread depth

Pass 20 Jan 2015 177,791 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Jan 2015 177,660 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 162,876 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2014 162,876 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 157,958 miles

slight corrosion too steering and suspension components

Fail 19 Dec 2012 157,953 miles

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

slight corrosion too steering and suspension components

Pass 16 Dec 2011 121,537 miles

no rear seats fitted at time of test unable to check seat belts

Pass 8 Dec 2010 90,188 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 BKN is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BKN, 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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OE57 BKN is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 2 January 2008.

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