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RY57 AKV

2008 Toyota Avensis

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

154,446 mi
Last recorded154,446 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY57 AKV
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 154,446 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & inner tread out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2026 154,439 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & inner tread out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 148,951 miles

screw in offside rear tyre

Pass 29 Jan 2024 143,272 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm - Bald outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S and O/S lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S and O/S in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Jan 2024 143,271 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm - Bald outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S and O/S lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S and O/S in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 137,118 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 130,256 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Wheel arch line corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Wheel arch line corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 125,328 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 123,108 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 115,358 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 108,497 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 102,596 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 98,461 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 93,884 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 88,848 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 25 Jan 2013 84,043 miles

N/S/R tyre has a slight cut in side wall

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 84,043 miles

N/S/R tyre has a slight cut in side wall

Pass 24 Jan 2012 77,408 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 70,757 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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RY57 AKV is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 RY57 AKV, 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 RY57 AKV registered?

RY57 AKV is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 12 February 2008.

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