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RE08 XAO

2008 Toyota Avensis

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

173,133 mi
Last recorded173,133 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE08 XAO
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 173,133 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2024 155,870 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2023 140,920 miles

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

front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2022 132,020 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front fog lamp missing

rear axle corroded

underside corroded

Fail 16 Nov 2022 132,020 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front fog lamp missing

rear axle corroded

underside corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2021 119,399 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2021 119,382 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Nov 2019 105,532 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 8 Nov 2019 105,532 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect water in light (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 94,515 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

reverse light not working

Fail 15 Nov 2018 94,515 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working 380 bulb (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

reverse light not working

Pass 28 Nov 2017 88,864 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2017 88,863 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users defused (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users defused (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 86,369 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 78,391 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn 215/50r17 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit inner edge bald and going out of shape 215/50r17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge bald 215/50r17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn 215/50r17 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Jul 2016 78,391 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn 215/50r17 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit inner edge bald and going out of shape 215/50r17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge bald 215/50r17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn 215/50r17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 May 2015 70,101 miles

Both rear tyres wearing out of shape

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 May 2015 70,099 miles

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

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

Both rear tyres wearing out of shape

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 May 2014 63,387 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 57,909 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2012 50,134 miles

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

offside rear Tyre wearing low

Fail 10 May 2012 50,134 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear Tyre wearing low

Pass 6 May 2011 44,365 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 XAO is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 XAO, 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 XAO is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 15 May 2008.

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