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RO08 VEY

2008 Toyota Avensis

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

207,886 mi
Last recorded207,886 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO08 VEY
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 207,886 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2025 194,751 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 181,053 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 167,584 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2023 167,584 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 149,245 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 135,786 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 22 Jul 2021 135,786 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 126,603 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 115,236 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 98,720 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 90,062 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 73,816 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 57,945 miles

park brake 14%

Fail 29 Aug 2015 57,945 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

park brake 14%

Pass 30 Aug 2014 37,687 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 27,411 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 22,975 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 18,254 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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 VEY is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Blue 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 RO08 VEY, 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 VEY registered?

RO08 VEY is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 31 May 2008.

Is RO08 VEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO08 VEY shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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