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P111 CBS

2008 Toyota Avensis

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

68,223 mi
Last recorded68,223 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP111 CBS
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 68,223 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2025 61,321 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 60,552 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2024 60,550 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 59,829 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear suspension components corroded and getting weak.

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms heavily corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2023 59,829 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear suspension components corroded and getting weak.

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms heavily corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 57,591 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both fronts to flexis. (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion to under body and suspension components.

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both number plates. (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Aug 2022 57,591 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to flexi hoses. (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both number plates. (0.1 (b))

Under body and suspension components corroded.

Fail 17 Aug 2022 57,589 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to flexi hoses. (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both number plates. (0.1 (b))

Under body and suspension components corroded.

Pass 31 Aug 2021 56,123 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to flexi hoses. (1.1.11 (c))

Handbrake lever could do with adjustment.

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both number plates. (0.1 (b))

Suspension components corroded.

Pass 4 Sep 2020 53,370 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both number plates. (0.1 (b))

Suspension components corroded.

Pass 7 Aug 2019 51,274 miles

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

suspension components corroded in places but not excessive.

Pass 13 Aug 2018 48,150 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2018 48,126 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front-rear at rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 45,016 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2017 45,016 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 see advise o/side verrry close (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured lower coil broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 41,762 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded of both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 37,984 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2015 37,984 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both bulbs white (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 33,933 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 29,320 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 29,320 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 25,291 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 17,546 miles

front discs corroded on inside

Fail 24 Jun 2011 17,544 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front discs corroded on inside

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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P111 CBS is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 P111 CBS, 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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P111 CBS is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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