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OV08 EFP

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

172,735 mi
Last recorded172,735 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV08 EFP
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2024 172,735 miles

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

ns mirror case damaged slightly

Fail 5 Dec 2024 172,580 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear just before flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

General corrosion under the body

Nearside wing mirror outer casing slight damage

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

slight travel on parking brake lever

Pass 9 Dec 2023 160,731 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

General corrosion under the body

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 156,062 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside cracked in tyre treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered, visible areas corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Temporary bonnet release fitted

Underside heavy corrosion to body and suspension components

Fail 9 Jan 2023 156,062 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside cracked in tyre treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered, visible areas corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Temporary bonnet release fitted

Underside heavy corrosion to body and suspension components

Pass 18 Jan 2022 151,384 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside perished in tyre treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Temporary bonnet release fitted

Underside corrosion to body and suspension components

Fail 17 Jan 2022 151,384 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside perished in tyre treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Temporary bonnet release fitted

Underside corrosion to body and suspension components

Pass 6 Jan 2021 146,718 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 141,511 miles

Front FRONT NUMBER PLATE DELAMINATING

Offside Rear TYRE FEATHERING ON INNER EDGE

Pass 11 Jan 2019 128,626 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 119,088 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 108,297 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 96,529 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 82,758 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer egdes, small cuts in tyre tread

Pass 9 Apr 2013 73,293 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 59,770 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 49,103 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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OV08 EFP is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OV08 EFP, 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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OV08 EFP is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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