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RA08 EVP

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

49,287 mi
Last recorded49,287 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA08 EVP
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 49,287 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2025 48,980 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 48,547 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 48,711 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

underside of vehicle corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 26 Aug 2022 46,911 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 45,721 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 44,858 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 43,041 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 43,041 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 40,252 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 40,252 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 37,292 miles

both offside tyres have cracking due to age.

Pass 2 Aug 2016 34,696 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 32,193 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 28 Jul 2014 29,860 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 25,717 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear tyres perishing around edges

Pass 16 Aug 2013 25,717 miles

rear tyres perishing around edges

Pass 31 Jul 2012 21,989 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 16,799 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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RA08 EVP is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 RA08 EVP, 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

How do I check the history of RA08 EVP?

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What year was RA08 EVP registered?

RA08 EVP is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 27 August 2008.

Is RA08 EVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA08 EVP shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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