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RV08 YNG

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,858 mi
Last recorded109,858 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV08 YNG
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 109,858 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2025 109,858 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2024 106,989 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 104,332 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 101,056 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 98,255 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 94,900 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 93,474 miles

both front lower ball joint split pins missing

both rear tyre valves badly perished

both rear tyres down to 3mm of tread

front brake discs noted badly worn

rear brake discs badly corroded

Fail 21 Jun 2019 93,474 miles

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

both front lower ball joint split pins missing

both rear tyre valves badly perished

both rear tyres down to 3mm of tread

front brake discs noted badly worn

rear brake discs badly corroded

f/o/s flexi brake not mounted correctly

Pass 26 May 2018 92,648 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 89,279 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 86,925 miles

Engine cover fitted

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

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

Under tray fitted

Fail 13 May 2016 86,925 miles

Engine cover fitted

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under tray fitted

Fail 22 May 2015 84,627 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2015 84,627 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 May 2014 82,286 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 78,496 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 71,502 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2011 61,958 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 60,446 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 YNG is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YNG, 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 YNG registered?

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

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