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RE08 WZX

2008 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2022
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

188,711 mi
Last recorded188,711 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE08 WZX
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2021 188,711 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear D bushs worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2021 188,710 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear D bushs worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 184,459 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2019 180,333 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2019 180,313 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 173,837 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 163,866 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 152,403 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 11 Oct 2017 139,715 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Oct 2017 139,652 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 127,760 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 113,870 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 100,809 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 88,950 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 74,119 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 61,099 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Oct 2014 60,902 miles

nearside wiper blade smearing screen

Pass 23 Oct 2013 50,307 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Oct 2012 40,718 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 40,718 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 30,515 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 29,488 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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RE08 WZX is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RE08 WZX, 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 RE08 WZX registered?

RE08 WZX is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 23 April 2008.

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