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RE08 YFU

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

77,368 mi
Last recorded77,368 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE08 YFU
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 77,368 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x3 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside front brake back plate corroded/deteriorated

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x3 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside front inner wheel arch cover insecure

Outer sill cover's fitted

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

Underside body/structure has corrosion, not excessive

Fail 15 Oct 2025 77,290 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam Dipp beam goes out when main beam is selected (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Little reserve travel in park brake

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x3 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside front brake back plate corroded/deteriorated

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x3 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside front inner wheel arch cover insecure

Outer sill cover's fitted

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

Underside body/structure has corrosion, not excessive

Pass 22 Oct 2024 73,646 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant, (water pump) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 69,414 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 66,329 miles

Front subframe corroded

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

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

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

Rear subframe corroded

all rear suspension components corroded

Fail 13 Oct 2022 66,329 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened DANGEROUS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened DANGEROUS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front subframe corroded

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

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

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

Rear subframe corroded

all rear suspension components corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2021 63,553 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 59,414 miles

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

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

Undertray fitted

Fail 8 Sep 2020 59,414 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Undertray fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2019 54,763 miles

Offside Front Tyre Worn On Edge

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

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2019 54,756 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre Worn On Edge

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 50,501 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2018 50,501 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front 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 7 Sep 2017 45,665 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 41,468 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 41,468 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 36,902 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 32,693 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 26,971 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 21,616 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 20 Jun 2011 16,123 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 YFU is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YFU, 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 YFU is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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