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SA08 XSY

2008 Toyota Avensis

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

190,496 mi
Last recorded190,496 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA08 XSY
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 190,496 miles

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

underbody corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2025 168,429 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under body covered underseal

Pass 18 Apr 2024 146,617 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 131,294 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

under tray fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2022 119,532 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 108,380 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2020 98,068 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 87,476 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 72,824 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 64,497 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 22 Apr 2016 58,122 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 56,925 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 54,686 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 52,385 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 49,701 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 49,701 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 38,327 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 XSY is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 XSY, 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 XSY registered?

SA08 XSY is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is SA08 XSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA08 XSY shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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