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RF57 DUA

2008 Toyota Avensis

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2015
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

77,614 mi
Last recorded77,614 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2014
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF57 DUA
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2014 77,614 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2014 77,567 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Headlights set on number 2

Pass 2 Jul 2013 65,020 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

slight sidewall damage to n/s/f tyre

Fail 2 Jul 2013 65,020 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

slight sidewall damage to n/s/f tyre

Pass 30 Jul 2012 119,613 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 119,613 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2012 110,089 miles

Both Front Tyres Starting To Wear On Inner And Outtewr Edges

NearSide Rear Tyre Wearing On Inner Edge

Pass 16 Jul 2011 95,286 miles

near side rear tyre is worn on inner edge

Fail 15 Jan 2011 81,161 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2011 81,161 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2010 68,862 miles

both front brake discs are worn.

Pass 23 Jan 2010 54,022 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2009 38,167 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jul 2009 38,167 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 22,906 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 5,674 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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RF57 DUA is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 RF57 DUA, 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 RF57 DUA registered?

RF57 DUA is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 17 January 2008.

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