CarVerify

Free Car Check

RO08 HAE

2008 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 2231cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

159,046 mi
Last recorded159,046 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Toyota
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO08 HAE
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 6 Jan 2023 159,046 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 142,209 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2022 142,208 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 129,925 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 117,064 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

both rear tyres uneven worn

Pass 22 Feb 2019 101,528 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2019 101,528 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 87,179 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 74,263 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 27 Feb 2017 74,263 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 156,340 miles

NSF washer jet blocked

slight corrosion on both rear coil springs

Pass 20 Jan 2015 134,492 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Jan 2015 134,492 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Feb 2014 114,338 miles

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

n/s/front tyre BALD ON OUTER TREAD EDGE[BORDER LINE]

n/s/rear wheel inner rim slightly bent

o/s/front tyre getting low in tread edges

o/s/rear tyre has cut in outer wall

Pass 6 Feb 2014 114,338 miles

n/s/front tyre BALD ON OUTER TREAD EDGE[BORDER LINE]

n/s/rear wheel inner rim slightly bent

o/s/front tyre getting low in tread edges

o/s/rear tyre has cut in outer wall

Pass 4 Feb 2013 93,579 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 93,330 miles

Offside Front Side repeater has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

nearside washer no water

Pass 13 Feb 2012 73,497 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 10 Feb 2012 73,346 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 1 Mar 2011 55,069 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
Full Toyota Avensis reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

RO08 HAE is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RO08 HAE, 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

How do I check the history of RO08 HAE?

You can check the full history of RO08 HAE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was RO08 HAE registered?

RO08 HAE is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 25 March 2008.

Is RO08 HAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO08 HAE shows 20 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RO08 HAE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on RO08 HAE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.