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PG08 DPE

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

147,859 mi
Last recorded147,859 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG08 DPE
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Aug 2024 147,859 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension components have some corrosion

Pass 14 Aug 2023 140,407 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both N/S and O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both N/S and O/S trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2023 140,169 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 137,720 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 132,820 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working upper lamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear tyres down to 2mm

Pass 29 Jul 2020 122,163 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 122,162 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 107,532 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 92,174 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 92,174 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 74,950 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 74,949 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 57,517 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 57,517 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 41,935 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 26,329 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 21,981 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 31 Jul 2012 17,625 miles

Both front tyres on 3mm depth

Pass 22 Jul 2011 12,770 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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PG08 DPE is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 PG08 DPE, 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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PG08 DPE is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 25 July 2008.

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