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RA57 VAO

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

174,975 mi
Last recorded174,975 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 174,975 miles

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

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

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of the vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2025 172,142 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underside of vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 171,949 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2022 165,802 miles

Rear Lens damaged

Fail 19 Apr 2022 165,800 miles

Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Lens damaged

Pass 6 May 2021 158,698 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread And rear (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Lens slightly damaged

Pass 14 Mar 2020 146,166 miles

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

service brake efficiency only just met.it would appear the that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 7 Mar 2019 130,072 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 130,071 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 115,152 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

underside of vehicle has been heavily undersealed

Pass 20 Mar 2017 102,840 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 102,831 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 99,317 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 85,748 miles

both front wishbone arms corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2015 84,928 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2014 80,777 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 76,013 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 29 Nov 2012 70,972 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 70,972 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 64,416 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 51,966 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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 VAO is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 VAO, 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 VAO registered?

RA57 VAO is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 9 January 2008.

Is RA57 VAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA57 VAO shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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