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OV58 FSO

2008 Toyota Avensis

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2022
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

324,525 mi
Last recorded324,525 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV58 FSO
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2021 324,525 miles

ABS light came on momentarily then went off during the test

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front floor pan slightly damaged

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage near rack (2.1.5 (a))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 4 Feb 2021 324,525 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

ABS light came on momentarily then went off during the test

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front floor pan slightly damaged

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage near rack (2.1.5 (a))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 314,532 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes which pass under rear wheel arches (1.1.11 (c))

o/s/f floor panel damged. hole formed.

Fail 10 Jul 2020 314,461 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (not bright enough) (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes which pass under rear wheel arches (1.1.11 (c))

coolant leak - engine area

o/s/f floor panel damged. hole formed.

Pass 13 Jan 2020 309,177 miles

Nearside Front main beam bulb not fitted correctly

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

Offside Front headlamp intensity reduced, not very bright. check bulb/fitting

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jan 2020 309,143 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested due to lamp not working (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front main beam bulb not fitted correctly

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

Offside Front headlamp intensity reduced, not very bright. check bulb/fitting

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 293,422 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

hand brake travel high

Pass 17 Dec 2018 268,675 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

gearbox oil leak looks like drive shaft seal or seals.

play at the steering wheel not in rack but cannot see where the play in due to covers /trims etc.

Pass 18 Jun 2018 249,673 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 233,809 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also nail in tyre. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly and slight bind. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn bad on inside edge. (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Jul 2017 211,770 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 211,720 miles

Nearside Steering retaining device missing track rod end. (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inside wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Steering retaining device missing track rod end. (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2017 211,523 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 193,049 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 163,115 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2014 163,115 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 160,074 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 148,244 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Mar 2014 148,238 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 134,562 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 Oct 2013 134,562 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 133,236 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 119,248 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 90,277 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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OV58 FSO is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 OV58 FSO, 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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OV58 FSO is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 5 November 2008.

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