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OV08 ZXY

2008 Toyota Avensis

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

84,470 mi
Last recorded84,470 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV08 ZXY
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 84,470 miles

General corrosion on Front and Rear suspension

Pass 30 May 2025 83,881 miles
Fail 30 May 2025 83,881 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2024 82,320 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 81,023 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 78,835 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 76,537 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 75,161 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 75,161 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 72,086 miles

Front front number plate repaired with tape

nearside rear bumper damaged and sticking out slightly

under tray fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2018 68,641 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 68,640 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe inside wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear inside rear wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 63,921 miles

Central Front Lower Under tray fitted.

Nearside Front Inner edge of tyre becoming bald but no cords showing.

Offside Front Inner edge of tyre becoming bald but no cords showing.

Fail 5 Jun 2017 63,921 miles

Central Front Lower Under tray fitted.

Nearside Front Inner edge of tyre becoming bald but no cords showing.

Offside Front Inner edge of tyre becoming bald but no cords showing.

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 60,247 miles

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

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

front tyres worn on inside edge

under tray fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2015 55,196 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jun 2014 48,815 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Jun 2014 48,815 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2013 42,282 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 35,078 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 27,485 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 27,485 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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 ZXY is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel 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 OV08 ZXY, 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 OV08 ZXY registered?

OV08 ZXY is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 13 June 2008.

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