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OU57 HZD

2008 Toyota Avensis

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

40,640 mi
Last recorded40,640 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU57 HZD
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2025 40,640 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S & O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 34,337 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear condensation on both rear lights unit

Rear exhaust shield loose

Pass 16 Feb 2023 29,386 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2023 29,386 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 26,522 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened X2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OUTSIDE EDGE AND PERISHED. 205/55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT 2mm AND PERISHED. 205/55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre AND PERISHED. PUNCTURE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT. 205/55 16 ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT. 205/55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened X2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 24,196 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 24,191 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 23,233 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 17 Feb 2020 23,230 miles

Front Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid brake pipe (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Feb 2019 21,605 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 19,874 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Bottom ball joint has small weep from gaiter clip.

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Feb 2018 19,874 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Bottom ball joint has small weep from gaiter clip.

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 18,245 miles

Front hand brake travel close to stop

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear wheel rim slight damage

Fail 13 Feb 2017 18,243 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front hand brake travel close to stop

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear wheel rim slight damage

Pass 17 Feb 2016 15,071 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing low

Offside Front Tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Front Tyre wearing low

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 7,916 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2015 7,916 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 2,468 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust rear silencer cracking around hanger

Pass 22 Feb 2013 98,620 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust rear box starting to crack around hanger

handbrake lever comes up high

Fail 22 Feb 2013 98,619 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust rear box starting to crack around hanger

handbrake lever comes up high

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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OU57 HZD is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 OU57 HZD, 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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OU57 HZD is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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