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PK08 TZY

2008 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

114,003 mi
Last recorded114,003 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK08 TZY
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 114,003 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 100,312 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 86,195 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2023 71,623 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2023 71,623 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps 2x bulbs (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 58,507 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 53,863 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2021 53,861 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 53,388 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 51,580 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 49,763 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both front tyre valves cracked

both rear and offside front tyres cracked

Pass 14 Mar 2017 47,857 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 45,925 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 43,598 miles

nearside front tyre cracked

Pass 20 Mar 2014 40,061 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 34,915 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 26,429 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 20,577 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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PK08 TZY is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 PK08 TZY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PK08 TZY registered?

PK08 TZY is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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