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S1 URV

2008 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

177,582 mi
Last recorded177,582 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS1 URV
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 177,582 miles

General underbody corrosion

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear of two (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake travel high

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2025 168,224 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

general under body corrosion

Fail 10 Jun 2025 168,224 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

general under body corrosion

Pass 24 May 2024 155,996 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 22 May 2023 148,869 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2022 142,381 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 134,263 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2021 134,262 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2020 129,389 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 121,691 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 112,046 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 1 Jun 2017 104,090 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 31 May 2017 104,087 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 95,434 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2016 95,434 miles

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 87,154 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 78,266 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 26 Jul 2013 68,570 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 68,570 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 May 2012 55,420 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 44,423 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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S1 URV is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 S1 URV, 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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S1 URV is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 9 May 2008.

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