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RK08 UEW

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

208,038 mi
Last recorded208,038 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK08 UEW
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 208,038 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2024 206,591 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 205,074 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 203,777 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Dec 2021 201,087 miles

Front Drive shaft damaged but serviceable n/s/f and o/s/f (6.1.7 (e))

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))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

did not lock on rear both hand brake

Pass 4 Jan 2021 199,012 miles

Front Drive shaft damaged but serviceable n/s/f and o/s/f (6.1.7 (e))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 195,909 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s/f and o/s/f ()

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.15 (a))

skirts fitted outter sills both

Pass 29 Dec 2018 190,864 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under covers tray fitted to car.

Pass 20 Dec 2017 170,659 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 149,063 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 128,320 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2015 128,320 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 101,648 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 74,901 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 59,164 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 59,164 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front fog lights

Pass 14 Jan 2012 49,456 miles

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

Oil leak

deamage to offside rear lens

Pass 9 Mar 2011 35,708 miles

front wiperblades smeary

n/s rear tyre perished

Fail 9 Mar 2011 35,708 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front wiperblades smeary

n/s rear tyre perished

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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RK08 UEW is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 RK08 UEW, 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 RK08 UEW registered?

RK08 UEW is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 28 April 2008.

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