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SD08 UXP

2008 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

483,640 mi
Last recorded483,640 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2021 483,640 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Inner Mudguard insecure Nearside and Offside- wheel arch trim missing ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged/ cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Insecure (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Grease escaping (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 467,925 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2020 467,921 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR "D" BUSHES WORN (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt SEVERLY TWISTED (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 438,361 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2019 438,359 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 399,346 miles

SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM PAS STEERING PIPE

Fail 2 Feb 2018 399,344 miles

Headlamp aim too low BOTH (1.8)

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

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

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

SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM PAS STEERING PIPE

Pass 24 Feb 2017 367,702 miles

ENGINE COVERS AND UNDERTRAYS FITTED TO VEHICLE AT TIME OF TEST

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH FRONT ()

SIGNS OF HANDBRAKE CABLES RUBBING ON MOUNTS

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Feb 2017 367,701 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN LOW

ENGINE COVERS AND UNDERTRAYS FITTED TO VEHICLE AT TIME OF TEST

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH FRONT ()

SIGNS OF HANDBRAKE CABLES RUBBING ON MOUNTS

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 338,317 miles

BOTH HEADLIGHTS ARE CONDENSATED

LOW EFFORT FROM NS HANDBRAKE

Fail 2 Mar 2016 338,317 miles

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

BOTH HEADLIGHTS ARE CONDENSATED

Headlamp aim too high BOTH (1.8)

LOW EFFORT FROM NS HANDBRAKE

Pass 25 Feb 2015 308,602 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

play to nsf hub

rear antiroll bar mount bushes worn

rear brake pads worn low

slight dent to osf wheel rim

Pass 3 Mar 2014 278,129 miles

slight play to rack os

Fail 27 Feb 2014 277,912 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight play to rack os

Pass 15 Feb 2013 240,548 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2012 200,539 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 200,539 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 144,456 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Nearside Inner Rear 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)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 92,793 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 45,434 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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 UXP is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 UXP, 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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SD08 UXP is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 4 April 2008.

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