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RB08 LAW

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

81,948 mi
Last recorded81,948 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRB08 LAW
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 81,948 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH sides of vehicle[inner faces of brake discs] (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre on tyre tread face[as marked] ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on outer edges of tyre tread face[as marked] (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on edges of tyre tread face (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Note;- General corrosion on suspension components & underside of vehicle!

Note;- Rear wiper blade deteriorated[& washers inoperative?]

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on outer edges of tyre tread face[as marked] (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracks on edges of tyre tread face (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 78,436 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215 50 17. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215 50 17. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215 50 17. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underside of the vehicle is corroded indicating its age.

Fail 7 Nov 2024 78,252 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215 50 17. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215 50 17. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

n/s/f tyre has a small cut/tear on outer tyre wall.

underside of the vehicle is corroded indicating its age.

Pass 29 Nov 2023 75,213 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tears/cuts on outer sidewall of tyre [as marked] (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Nails in TWO places on tyre tread face ()

Note;- General corrosion on suspension components & underside of vehicle

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 71,545 miles

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning and light source getting dim. (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 16 Nov 2021 67,367 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on inside edge. 215/50r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Strong Advise. Ply or Cords soon. 215/50r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 17 Nov 2020 63,724 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH sides approx. 3.0 mm tyre tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tear/cut on outer sidewall of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH sides approx. 4.0 mm tyre tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 58,873 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin visually low? (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin visually low? (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tear/cut on outer sidewall off tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 53,738 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive light misting around under tray? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive light misting at bottom of transmission housing? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 29 Nov 2017 57,548 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 42,015 miles

Both front wiper showing wear - adequetly clearing screen.

Both rear brake pipes to flexi hoses beginning to rust.

Offside rear seatbelt requires assistance to return.

Oil leak from engine.

Some parts of the underbody and suspension components beginning to rust.

Fail 16 Dec 2016 42,015 miles

Both front wiper showing wear - adequetly clearing screen.

Both rear brake pipes to flexi hoses beginning to rust.

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear seatbelt requires assistance to return.

Oil leak from engine.

Some parts of the underbody and suspension components beginning to rust.

Pass 16 Dec 2015 35,407 miles

Offside Rear seat belt when retracting needs assistance to retract fully

Pass 10 Dec 2014 29,834 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2013 23,496 miles

Nearside Rear 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 Nov 2012 20,285 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 16,570 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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RB08 LAW is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 RB08 LAW, 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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RB08 LAW is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 24 December 2008.

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