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RA57 OZL

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

128,203 mi
Last recorded128,203 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA57 OZL
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Oct 2024 128,203 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 124,652 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 121,206 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 118,384 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 116,117 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 114,628 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2019 114,614 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Aug 2018 111,659 miles

nearside side repeater damaged

Fail 6 Aug 2018 111,659 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

nearside side repeater damaged

Pass 7 Aug 2017 107,715 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 102,902 miles

Offside Rear worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Aug 2015 97,128 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2015 97,128 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 89,546 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 81,837 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 81,837 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 72,630 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 20 Jul 2011 62,575 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 55,333 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 55,333 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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RA57 OZL is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RA57 OZL, 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 RA57 OZL registered?

RA57 OZL is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 4 January 2008.

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