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SA08 VHJ

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

183,220 mi
Last recorded183,220 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2024 183,220 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Cross members (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Under sills and surrounding areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 173,804 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlights lenses deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 165,130 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 153,698 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2021 153,698 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 142,666 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 130,768 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 124,224 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 116,181 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 116,020 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 108,106 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear sill coroded

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear sill corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2017 99,427 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 96,717 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2017 96,717 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 86,529 miles

Both front lower suspension arms slightly corroded

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

Fail 18 Feb 2016 86,465 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both front lower suspension arms slightly corroded

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 76,255 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

t/r/c/ off / lamp on

v/c/s/ lamp on

Fail 24 Feb 2015 76,255 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

t/r/c/ off / lamp on

v/c/s/ lamp on

Pass 1 Feb 2014 64,738 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Jan 2013 53,641 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2013 53,641 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2012 44,159 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 32,124 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 VHJ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 VHJ, 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 VHJ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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