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RV08 WMY

2008 Toyota Avensis

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

179,630 mi
Last recorded179,630 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV08 WMY
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 179,630 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 179,510 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 179,310 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2021 179,200 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 178,944 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 178,845 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 178,640 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 175,358 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 169,789 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 169,789 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 156,056 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 135,154 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 114,171 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 88,569 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 70,476 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

steering wheel modification may hamper control (music control)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 59,417 miles

front brake discs lipped

n/s/r tyre on 2mm and n/s/f tyre wearing low

Fail 25 Feb 2011 59,416 miles

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

front brake discs lipped

n/s/r tyre on 2mm and n/s/f tyre wearing low

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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RV08 WMY is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 RV08 WMY, 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

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What year was RV08 WMY registered?

RV08 WMY is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is RV08 WMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV08 WMY shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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