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SA08 EPO

2008 Toyota Avensis

Grey Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

120,388 mi
Last recorded120,388 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA08 EPO
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2021 120,388 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 116,985 miles

both front inner wheel arches loose

exhaust mounting broken

Fail 20 May 2020 116,985 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

both front inner wheel arches loose

different aspect ratio on front and rear tyres

exhaust mounting broken

Pass 28 May 2019 102,938 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 84,844 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 May 2017 62,575 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 61,982 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 56,837 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 51,395 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 44,019 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 39,040 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 31,070 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 31,070 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 23,400 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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SA08 EPO is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 SA08 EPO, 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 SA08 EPO registered?

SA08 EPO is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is SA08 EPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA08 EPO shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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