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SD08 UXS

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

120,410 mi
Last recorded120,410 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD08 UXS
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 120,410 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective N/s/f and O/s/f head light lens's slightly misty. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower Under tray fitted.

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge has slight play.

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Minor leak from exhaust centre section and back box joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Valve stem perished. (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/s/r and O/s/r. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Child seat fitted N/s/r and O/s/r.

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Sub-frame and suspension component's corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2025 120,408 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing Wheel nut missing. (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure Sub-frame mounting nut loose. (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective N/s/f and O/s/f head light lens's slightly misty. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower Under tray fitted.

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge has slight play.

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Minor leak from exhaust centre section and back box joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Valve stem perished. (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/s/r and O/s/r. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Child seat fitted N/s/r and O/s/r.

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Sub-frame and suspension component's corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 114,015 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front driver door has slight play in hinge,advise

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt osr and nsr,advise

Rear Coil spring corroded osr and nsr,advise (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2024 114,014 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working LED (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached osf and nsf arms rear bushes excessively deteriorated/play (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm osf and nsf,inner edges cords exposed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front driver door has slight play in hinge,advise

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt osr and nsr,advise

Rear Coil spring corroded osr and nsr,advise (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2023 105,602 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush,advise (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall,inner edge wearing,advise (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded advise (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush,ball joint dust cover dust cover deteriorating,advise (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre advise

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule osr and nsr,advise (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt osr and nsr,advise

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened advise (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2023 105,601 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively rubber split and juddering (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge,and worn excessively (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush,advise (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall,inner edge wearing,advise (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded advise (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush,ball joint dust cover dust cover deteriorating,advise (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre advise

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule osr and nsr,advise (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt osr and nsr,advise

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened advise (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 96,978 miles

Exhaust hanger snapped

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Jul 2022 96,978 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Metal on metal (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust hanger snapped

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Jun 2021 87,120 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Underbody Corroded

Fail 25 Jun 2021 87,120 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Underbody Corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2020 79,727 miles

All under body panels starting to corrode.

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Rear brake discs and pads worn.

Fail 24 Jun 2020 79,727 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

All under body panels starting to corrode.

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Rear brake discs and pads worn.

Pass 18 Apr 2019 75,680 miles

All underbody panels starting to corrode

Pass 30 Apr 2018 69,348 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 69,345 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 64,316 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 58,976 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 52,956 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 45,880 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 38,896 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 31,324 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 23,846 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 UXS is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 UXS, 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 UXS is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 1 April 2008.

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