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SD08 OMJ

2008 Toyota Avensis

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

252,727 mi
Last recorded252,727 miles
Recorded on21 May 2021
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD08 OMJ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 May 2021 252,727 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Worn and squeaking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 May 2021 252,727 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both head lamps not fitted correctly (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Upper arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Upper arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Worn and squeaking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 May 2020 215,513 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2020 215,513 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

Pass 15 May 2019 196,321 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2018 175,819 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 17 May 2018 175,317 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 May 2017 162,256 miles

driver advised on body work

Fail 23 May 2017 162,256 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

driver advised on body work

Pass 25 May 2016 145,651 miles

driver advised on paint work to rear bumper

Pass 8 Apr 2016 145,501 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 145,501 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded leaking (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Apr 2015 141,984 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 141,983 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2014 136,211 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 119,138 miles

both front wipers smearing

Pass 28 Mar 2012 94,608 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 70,819 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 70,819 miles

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

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

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 OMJ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 OMJ, 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 OMJ registered?

SD08 OMJ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 10 April 2008.

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