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SA08 XRR

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

52,465 mi
Last recorded52,465 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA08 XRR
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 52,465 miles

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

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

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

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

under side of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 26 Feb 2025 52,465 miles

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

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

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire fuel tank heat shield (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

under side of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 22 Feb 2024 52,072 miles

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

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

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

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Central Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 51,802 miles

Central surface corrossion under vehicle

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 51,054 miles

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

surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Fail 22 Feb 2022 51,054 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 23 Feb 2021 49,664 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2020 49,613 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 49,372 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 49,034 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 48,281 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 45,519 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 39,749 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 34,188 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 27,210 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2013 27,210 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2012 21,062 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 14,444 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 XRR is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XRR, 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 XRR registered?

SA08 XRR is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 20 March 2008.

Is SA08 XRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA08 XRR shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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