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RF08 UWD

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

88,403 mi
Last recorded88,403 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF08 UWD
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2024 88,403 miles

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

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

rear axle plus front sub frame is sealed

under the vehicle is corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2023 86,719 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 86,361 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2022 86,361 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 85,993 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 85,660 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 84,831 miles

Offside Rear tyre blocking on inside edge

Fail 11 Jul 2019 84,831 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear tyre blocking on inside edge

Rear split in wiper rubber

Pass 3 Jul 2018 78,638 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 72,120 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 64,506 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

internal headlamp adjuster moved to re-check headlamp aim

undertrays fitted obscuring some components on the underside of vehicle

Fail 12 Jul 2016 64,506 miles

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

internal headlamp adjuster moved to re-check headlamp aim

undertrays fitted obscuring some components on the underside of vehicle

Pass 14 Jul 2015 55,977 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 48,045 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 38,926 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 30,380 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 24,392 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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RF08 UWD is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 RF08 UWD, 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 RF08 UWD registered?

RF08 UWD is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 31 July 2008.

Is RF08 UWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF08 UWD shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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