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PX08 UXB

2008 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

153,309 mi
Last recorded153,309 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX08 UXB
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2022 153,309 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Dec 2022 153,309 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 147,687 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 143,891 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2020 143,886 miles

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

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 May 2019 135,507 miles

handbrake lever has slight travel-both rear coil springs corroded-heat shield insecure-wishbone bushes perished-rear brake pads wearing low-o/s/r tyre on limit-rear anti roll bar bushes have slight play

x2 front tyres on limit

Fail 13 May 2019 135,507 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

handbrake lever has slight travel-both rear coil springs corroded-heat shield insecure-wishbone bushes perished-rear brake pads wearing low-o/s/r tyre on limit-rear anti roll bar bushes have slight play

Pass 2 May 2018 125,794 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

coil spring corroded Both Rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 2 May 2018 125,794 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

coil spring corroded Both Rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2018 124,404 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both 2 n/s/rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 Mar 2018 124,404 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both 2 n/s/rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 111,800 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 97,596 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 84,432 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 69,699 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 55,625 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2013 55,624 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)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 22 Sep 2011 35,671 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 35,671 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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PX08 UXB is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 PX08 UXB, 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 PX08 UXB registered?

PX08 UXB is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 24 April 2008.

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