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SB08 OME

2008 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

273,530 mi
Last recorded273,530 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB08 OME
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2022 273,530 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 272,034 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 268,599 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 255,673 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 242,317 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 242,294 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 229,507 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 216,051 miles

Nearside Front tie rod has slight movement

Offside Front tie rod has slight movement

Fail 18 Aug 2015 216,051 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front tie rod has slight movement

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front tie rod has slight movement

Pass 11 Aug 2014 194,918 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 194,918 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Aug 2013 160,612 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 160,497 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 1 Aug 2012 128,950 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 1 Aug 2012 128,950 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 8 Aug 2011 94,707 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 94,399 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Additional braking device component(s) insecure (3.6.I.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 Aug 2010 61,860 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 61,860 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 32,641 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 32,641 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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SB08 OME is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 SB08 OME, 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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SB08 OME is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 11 August 2008.

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