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RA57 VOO

2008 Toyota Avensis

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

185,652 mi
Last recorded185,652 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2017
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA57 VOO
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2017 185,652 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel needs adjusting (3.1.6b)

underfloor and engine covers fitted obscuring some components from inspection

Pass 18 Aug 2016 165,549 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 156,842 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 156,837 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 120,524 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 81,376 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 79,754 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Feb 2013 79,484 miles

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

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2012 68,787 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front wipers smearing view slightly

Fail 1 Mar 2012 68,785 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned (1.4.A.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front wipers smearing view slightly

Fail 7 Feb 2011 53,268 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 53,268 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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RA57 VOO is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VOO, 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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RA57 VOO is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 6 February 2008.

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