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PF08 FGV

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

92,035 mi
Last recorded92,035 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF08 FGV
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 92,035 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

general corrosion

Pass 5 Jun 2025 83,001 miles

Multiple suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2024 82,640 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear trailing arm has light corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear shock absorber has slight corrosion

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower arm has light corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower arm has light corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower trailing arm has light corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear shock absorber has slight corrosion

general corrosion rear suspension components

Fail 29 Apr 2024 82,637 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear trailing arm has light corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear shock absorber has slight corrosion

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower arm has light corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower arm has light corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower trailing arm has light corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear shock absorber has slight corrosion

general corrosion rear suspension components

Pass 19 Apr 2023 82,113 miles

All suspension arm corroded

General corrosion

Fail 19 Apr 2023 82,113 miles

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

All suspension arm corroded

General corrosion

Pass 20 Apr 2022 81,729 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2021 81,266 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2021 81,266 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2020 77,615 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 69,309 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))

Fail 11 May 2019 69,309 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))

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))

Pass 19 May 2018 61,023 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 51,846 miles

Offside headlight aim image fading

Fail 26 May 2017 51,846 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside headlight aim image fading

Pass 6 May 2016 42,941 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 33,260 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 33,257 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2014 24,140 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 13 May 2013 15,149 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 11,407 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 8,957 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 FGV is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol 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 PF08 FGV, 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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PF08 FGV is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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