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RO08 YKH

2008 Toyota Avensis

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

198,072 mi
Last recorded198,072 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO08 YKH
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 198,072 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear suspension components are corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2026 198,069 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear suspension components are corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2025 195,335 miles

Coil spring corroded NSF &both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2025 195,335 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded NSF &both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 191,105 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 187,481 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2023 187,481 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested osr brake pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 185,022 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 182,364 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both under 3mm & worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 180,187 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 179,965 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 172,697 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 162,870 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides front (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres cracking

Pass 21 Mar 2017 154,361 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 144,971 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 133,218 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 120,377 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 104,020 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 86,628 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 56,233 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 YKH is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 YKH, 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 YKH registered?

RO08 YKH is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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