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PF08 FGU

2008 Toyota Avensis

Grey Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

109,153 mi
Last recorded109,153 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF08 FGU
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 109,153 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2025 109,153 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 102,383 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Aug 2024 102,379 miles

Exhaust system insecure exhaust braked is broken. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2023 92,158 miles
Pass 28 May 2022 89,619 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust starting to deterioate

Pass 28 May 2021 87,592 miles
Pass 16 May 2020 86,654 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 83,168 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 81,140 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 78,630 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 75,947 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 72,334 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 69,668 miles

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

slight movement in n/s front wishbone inner bush

Pass 15 May 2013 67,878 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2012 54,903 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 38,422 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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PF08 FGU is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 PF08 FGU, 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 PF08 FGU registered?

PF08 FGU is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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