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SA08 HHW

2008 Toyota Avensis

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

160,435 mi
Last recorded160,435 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA08 HHW
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2024 160,435 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 157,959 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 154,340 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 148,705 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 137,550 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2020 137,544 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened And offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement And offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective And offside front (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2019 131,896 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both pitted/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt and offside rear ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 30 May 2018 127,345 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 30 May 2018 127,345 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Jun 2017 123,040 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2017 123,040 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working lamp on door mirror (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened excessively pitted/corroded inner surface (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded inner arch at flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215x50x17 (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened excessively pitted/corroded on inner surface (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded inner arch at flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 114,531 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 103,730 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2015 103,730 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 88,901 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 74,596 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2013 74,596 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 63,667 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 47,760 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 HHW 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 73.7%.

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 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 SA08 HHW, 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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SA08 HHW is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 1 July 2008.

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