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SD08 FOU

2008 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

271,142 mi
Last recorded271,142 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD08 FOU
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2019 271,142 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 271,109 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 249,313 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 249,313 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 227,661 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 27 Mar 2017 227,661 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 23 Mar 2016 206,626 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 185,438 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 171,450 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Mar 2014 171,403 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Mar 2013 154,142 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 154,142 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 136,781 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 86,594 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 41,182 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 535 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 FOU is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FOU, 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 FOU registered?

SD08 FOU is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is SD08 FOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD08 FOU shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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