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RE58 PHU

2008 Toyota Avensis

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

151,596 mi
Last recorded151,596 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE58 PHU
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 151,596 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2025 151,596 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Nov 2024 141,902 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 128,447 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 115,848 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2022 115,848 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 108,451 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 108,446 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 108,446 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 104,581 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 100,964 miles

front brake discs are worn

handbrake travel

Fail 4 Jul 2017 100,964 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

front brake discs are worn

handbrake travel

Pass 12 Jul 2016 97,410 miles

front brake discs are worn

front tyre treads are low on edges

nearside rear tyre tread is low

offside rear tyre tread is worn slightly unevenly on inner edge

Pass 9 Jul 2015 91,891 miles

nearside front shocker is damp

nearside rear tyre worn slightly unevenly

Pass 16 Jul 2014 84,215 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 75,860 miles

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 7 Nov 2012 68,598 miles

front discs and pads worn

o/s/r tyre low tread

Pass 16 Nov 2011 57,545 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 PHU is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RE58 PHU, 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 PHU registered?

RE58 PHU is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 13 November 2008.

Is RE58 PHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE58 PHU shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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