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SA08 MSU

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

122,229 mi
Last recorded122,229 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2018
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA08 MSU
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2018 122,229 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear tyres x 2 worn getting close to limit

body /sills has slight corrossion

Fail 21 Dec 2018 122,229 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear tyres x 2 worn getting close to limit

body /sills has slight corrossion

Fail 27 Nov 2018 122,225 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded behind wheel lining (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded behind wheel lining (1.1.11 (c))

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

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front and both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2017 121,058 miles

engine management light on

Fail 12 Apr 2017 121,041 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

engine management light on

Pass 6 Apr 2016 115,859 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 45,809 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 107,101 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 104,160 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 88,989 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 MSU is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MSU, 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 MSU registered?

SA08 MSU is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 7 March 2008.

Is SA08 MSU safe to buy?

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