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RE58 LYU

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

90,053 mi
Last recorded90,053 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE58 LYU
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 90,053 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/50r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Sep 2025 90,053 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/50r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 86,049 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 82,342 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 78,988 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking in tread (tread depth ok) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 75,739 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 72,408 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 68,368 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm on outer edge very perished in treads (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre very perished in treads 4mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both rear valves perished and splitting change asap (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 62,861 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 58,376 miles

N/S front tyre worn at outer and inner edge

O/S front tyre worn at inner edge

Pass 16 Sep 2016 53,049 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 46,846 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 41,059 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 35,312 miles

Both rear tyres cracked no cord exposed

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 35,171 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 27,594 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 19,745 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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RE58 LYU is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 RE58 LYU, 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 RE58 LYU registered?

RE58 LYU is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 19 September 2008.

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The MOT history for RE58 LYU shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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