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PN08 XGS

2008 Toyota Avensis

Grey Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

176,001 mi
Last recorded176,001 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN08 XGS
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 176,001 miles

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

Rear subframe corroded

Fail 9 Apr 2026 176,001 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2025 175,499 miles

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

Rear Suspension heavily corroded

Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Apr 2025 175,499 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Front Bumper/grill/bonnet damaged

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

Rear Suspension heavily corroded

Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 161,629 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2024 161,629 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 149,095 miles

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 15 Mar 2023 149,095 miles

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2022 136,133 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Apr 2022 136,133 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 124,727 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Pipe by hanger. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Apr 2021 124,727 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Pipe by hanger. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 123,406 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 123,406 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Apr 2019 109,081 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2019 109,081 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 92,605 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Bumper insecure ()

Fail 22 Mar 2018 92,605 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Bumper insecure ()

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 82,871 miles

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Mar 2016 70,145 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 57,716 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 45,863 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 27 Mar 2013 34,620 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 27,965 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 235,321 miles

o/s/r tyre has several screws in tread

Fail 18 Mar 2011 23,483 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

o/s/r tyre has several screws in tread

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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PN08 XGS is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 PN08 XGS, 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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PN08 XGS is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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