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PE08 VGV

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

128,058 mi
Last recorded128,058 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE08 VGV
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 128,058 miles

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

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (Stone chip crack) (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (Both N/S and O/S) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Axle corroded.

Rear Lower Both N/S and O/S Shock absorbers corroded.

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

Fail 1 Nov 2025 128,057 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (Stone chip crack) (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (Both N/S and O/S) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Axle corroded.

Rear Lower Both N/S and O/S Shock absorbers corroded.

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 121,730 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also both trailing arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2024 121,715 miles

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

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also both trailing arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 114,679 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Osf+nsf (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nsr+osr (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nsr+osr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 110,433 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2022 110,433 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 106,090 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2021 106,090 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 100,878 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Also attached suspension rods and arms also corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 97,184 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 90,951 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2018 90,951 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 84,226 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 75,787 miles

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)

Fail 14 Oct 2016 75,787 miles

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)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 66,563 miles

Engine covers fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2014 56,248 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2013 45,234 miles

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Oct 2012 33,887 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 33,887 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 25,005 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 21,820 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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PE08 VGV is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 PE08 VGV, 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 PE08 VGV registered?

PE08 VGV is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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