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SD08 FOF

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

150,370 mi
Last recorded150,370 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2018
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD08 FOF
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2018 150,370 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

rear Brake disc(s) worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Fail 4 Sep 2018 150,370 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

rear Brake disc(s) worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Pass 3 Oct 2017 137,888 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 Oct 2017 137,888 miles

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Sep 2016 122,069 miles

Front tyre low on tread on inner edge

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

handbrake performance just passed at 16%

tested in a wet condition

Fail 16 Sep 2016 122,069 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front tyre low on tread on inner edge

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

handbrake performance just passed at 16%

tested in a wet condition

Pass 1 Sep 2015 105,186 miles

Oil Leak

Fail 29 Aug 2015 105,186 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both Rear (4.1.E.1)

Oil Leak

Fail 1 Sep 2014 88,430 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear 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 1 Sep 2014 88,430 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2013 66,603 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 66,603 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 35,086 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 May 2012 35,062 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 34,268 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 34,268 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 25,632 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 25,632 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 30 Dec 2009 9,116 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Dec 2009 9,116 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 3,115 miles

handbrake travel high

tyres wearing low all round

Pass 22 Apr 2008 9 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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SD08 FOF is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 SD08 FOF, 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 SD08 FOF registered?

SD08 FOF is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is SD08 FOF safe to buy?

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