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RO08 VEW

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2022
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

138,556 mi
Last recorded138,556 miles
Recorded on26 May 2021
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO08 VEW
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2021 138,556 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 129,141 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 May 2020 114,847 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 98,641 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 90,098 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 74,042 miles

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Pass 15 Feb 2017 58,470 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 50,796 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 46,722 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 42,032 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 35,208 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 30,593 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 23,587 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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RO08 VEW is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 RO08 VEW, 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 RO08 VEW registered?

RO08 VEW is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 22 March 2008.

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