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RO08 YSZ

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

126,895 mi
Last recorded126,895 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO08 YSZ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 126,895 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2025 126,894 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 113,114 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2024 113,104 miles

Side repeater not working Both sides (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 96,303 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 96,276 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

trays and covers fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2020 96,031 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 96,031 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 11 Mar 2019 93,848 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2055516 dunlop (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 7 Mar 2019 93,817 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2055516 dunlop (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 91,916 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at join to rear box (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 87,158 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 77,251 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 65,844 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 53,810 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2013 42,504 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 42,504 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 30,391 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres perished

sill kits fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2011 22,057 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres worn inner edge

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 YSZ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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