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RE08 AWN

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

178,393 mi
Last recorded178,393 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE08 AWN
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 178,393 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 20 May 2026 178,394 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 May 2025 174,850 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 21 May 2025 174,850 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 May 2024 168,941 miles
Fail 21 May 2024 168,941 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Position lamp not working Nearside & Offside (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 165,291 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil mist (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2023 165,291 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil mist (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 162,738 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2022 162,738 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2021 155,091 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 150,303 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 137,304 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 126,542 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 126,542 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 112,031 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 103,131 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 93,473 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 84,162 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 71,969 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chip in screen

Pass 3 Apr 2012 60,192 miles

Front brake discs worn and pads appearing to be wearing low

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 approaching wear indicators. Bridgestone Turanza ER300 205/55R16 91V

Fail 2 Apr 2012 60,192 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake discs worn and pads appearing to be wearing low

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 approaching wear indicators. Bridgestone Turanza ER300 205/55R16 91V

Pass 17 Mar 2011 46,960 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 46,941 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

front pads look low

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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RE08 AWN is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 RE08 AWN, 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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RE08 AWN is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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