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SD08 UYH

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

81,661 mi
Last recorded81,661 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 81,661 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under body (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under body (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2025 74,376 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2024 73,436 miles

Various components corroded

exhaust hear sheild missing but adequate insulation provided with exhaust wrap

Fail 27 Apr 2024 73,434 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Various components corroded

exhaust hear sheild missing but adequate insulation provided with exhaust wrap

Pass 29 Apr 2023 69,959 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working him level brake light in op (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

front and rear suspension area corroded

Pass 3 May 2022 66,553 miles

Central Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Central Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective rear wiper blade ripped (3.4 (b) (i))

Central Rear various components corroded

Fail 2 May 2022 66,544 miles

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

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

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive leaking at sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Central Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective rear wiper blade ripped (3.4 (b) (i))

Central Rear various components corroded

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

Pass 27 Apr 2021 63,171 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level inop (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Various Components Corroded

rear wiper torn

Fail 27 Apr 2021 63,169 miles

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

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire fuel tank heat shield missing (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre @ 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level inop (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Various Components Corroded

rear wiper torn

Pass 11 Apr 2020 60,707 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 56,723 miles

both front lower suspension arms corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2019 56,723 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 36% o/s/r brake fault (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture at rear flexi (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracked to extent there cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture at rear flexi (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

both front lower suspension arms corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2018 54,269 miles

Central Rear high level stop lamp not working

Front undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Front various suspension and steering components corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear n/s/r tyre heavily cracked and perished in tread area but no cords exposed

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs corroded (3.5.1i)

Rear rear suspension components corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2018 54,269 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Central Rear high level stop lamp not working

Front undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Front various suspension and steering components corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear n/s/r tyre heavily cracked and perished in tread area but no cords exposed

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs corroded (3.5.1i)

Rear rear suspension components corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2017 49,778 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

high level brake light not working

Pass 26 Apr 2016 46,994 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded corroded at wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded corroded at wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

rear suspension slightly corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2015 44,138 miles

advise corrosion on front and rear suspension arm components

Pass 1 May 2014 40,458 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 35,066 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 30 Apr 2013 35,065 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 30,815 miles

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

n/s and o/s wiper blades slightly torn.

Pass 21 Apr 2011 24,326 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 UYH 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 72.7%.

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 UYH, 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 UYH is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 1 May 2008.

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