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RV08 WOU

2008 Toyota Avensis

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

216,099 mi
Last recorded216,099 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2017
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2017 216,099 miles

Central Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both handbrake cable outer covering damaged

Fail 13 Nov 2017 216,092 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Central Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both handbrake cable outer covering damaged

Pass 9 Nov 2016 198,737 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 198,590 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault Air bag warning light staying on (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 160,871 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components from inspection

Fail 6 Nov 2015 160,862 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle park brake not working nearside rear (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked split pin missing from castellated nut (marked with yellow chalk ) (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components from inspection

Pass 6 Nov 2014 123,701 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 81,340 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 69,317 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 57,283 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside and nearside front tyres heavily worn on inner edges

Fail 10 Apr 2012 57,283 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside and nearside front tyres heavily worn on inner edges

Pass 4 Apr 2011 44,875 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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RV08 WOU is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RV08 WOU, 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 RV08 WOU registered?

RV08 WOU is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 15 April 2008.

Is RV08 WOU safe to buy?

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