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RE58 PFU

2008 Toyota Avensis

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

129,529 mi
Last recorded129,529 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE58 PFU
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 129,529 miles

N/S handbrake performance could be better

Fail 17 Oct 2025 129,529 miles

N/S handbrake performance could be better

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 121,944 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts n/s and o/s wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

general surface corrosion to underbody/suspension parts

Pass 17 Nov 2023 120,358 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 110,040 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outter edges

Pass 25 Nov 2021 96,440 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2021 96,437 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working Side indicator in door mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 79,552 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 71,845 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 67,415 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 62,498 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 57,714 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 51,811 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 51,811 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 44,628 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 38,298 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Oct 2012 30,632 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 24,592 miles

high level brake lamp inoperative

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 PFU is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PFU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RE58 PFU registered?

RE58 PFU is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 10 November 2008.

Is RE58 PFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE58 PFU shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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