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RA57 VRO

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2024
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

182,871 mi
Last recorded182,871 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA57 VRO
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2023 182,871 miles

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components showing signs of corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2023 182,871 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components showing signs of corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 178,034 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2022 178,034 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 174,814 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 172,405 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 172,405 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 166,391 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing slightly on inner edges 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Feb 2019 166,391 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing slightly on inner edges 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 158,315 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 158,315 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Rear tyres both wearing on inside edge.

Pass 16 Feb 2017 148,568 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 148,568 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 140,490 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 128,845 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 128,845 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside wiper blade split

Pass 17 Jan 2014 118,607 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 118,607 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 100,330 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 78,693 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

indicators and fog light faulty when trailer socket is pluged in

Fail 6 Jan 2012 78,693 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

indicators and fog light faulty when trailer socket is pluged in

Pass 5 Jan 2011 56,670 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 56,670 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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 VRO is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 VRO, 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 VRO is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 7 January 2008.

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