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RV08 XEZ

2008 Toyota Avensis

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

202,203 mi
Last recorded202,203 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV08 XEZ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 202,203 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2026 202,163 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2025 192,981 miles

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. BOTH SIDES (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2025 192,826 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front ENGINE OIL LOW

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. BOTH SIDES (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2024 184,189 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2024 183,975 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. BOTH SIDES (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2023 175,438 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))

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

Fail 14 Jan 2023 174,988 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) 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))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2022 163,816 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 22 Jan 2022 163,816 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 151,734 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 138,975 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))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 135,654 miles

Front Tyre obviously under inflated both (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

Fail 15 Jan 2019 135,654 miles

Front Tyre obviously under inflated both (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 123,881 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 123,881 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 113,697 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Side repeater has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 23 Jan 2017 113,697 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Side repeater has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 100,705 miles

Offside Front Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 11 Jan 2016 100,705 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Front Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 89,366 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 78,060 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 67,196 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 55,097 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Feb 2012 55,097 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 40,854 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 XEZ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 XEZ, 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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RV08 XEZ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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