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RA57 PFD

2008 Toyota Avensis

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

157,918 mi
Last recorded157,918 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA57 PFD
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 157,918 miles

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

all front & rear suspension components rusting

hand brake travel just met requirements

nearside & offside front wiper blades fraying

nearside & offside rear coil springs corroding

nearside front tyre has curb sidewall damage

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 7 Jan 2025 152,390 miles

Battery light illuminated on Dash

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside & Nearside Lower arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2025 152,389 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Vehicle voltage issue (4.1.4 (a))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside & Nearside Lower arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle voltage issue

Pass 15 Jan 2024 147,864 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 137,266 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 128,341 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 107,118 miles

N/S/F bumper has damage

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

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

Rear brake discs are corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2019 98,663 miles

Handbrake travel high.

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Fail 21 Jan 2019 98,663 miles

Handbrake travel high.

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 91,155 miles

No reverse lights

Fail 8 Jan 2018 91,155 miles

No reverse lights

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 85,763 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 75,113 miles

Front wipers smear slightly

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)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 66,568 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 60,179 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 50,350 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 50,350 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 40,942 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 31,017 miles

Advise hand brake lever close to full travel

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 PFD is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 RA57 PFD, 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 RA57 PFD registered?

RA57 PFD is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 11 January 2008.

Is RA57 PFD safe to buy?

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