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SD58 BHV

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

131,214 mi
Last recorded131,214 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD58 BHV
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 29 May 2026 131,214 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lense defective (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 225/50/17 fitted on o/s, 215/50/17 fitted on n/s (5.2.3 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear fuel tank heatshield loose

Rear wiper rubber split

underbody corrosion

Fail 4 Jul 2025 125,384 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose excessively damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2025 125,158 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose excessively damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))

front head lights need polish

Pass 9 Jan 2024 118,130 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2024 118,130 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2022 103,838 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2021 103,157 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 96,567 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 88,519 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 88,519 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 83,970 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 79,776 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 75,401 miles

UNDER TRAY / COVER FITTED

Fail 9 Sep 2016 75,401 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

UNDER TRAY / COVER FITTED

Pass 23 Sep 2015 71,884 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 69,201 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 57,454 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 57,454 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2012 45,686 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 35,413 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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SD58 BHV is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,998cc 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 SD58 BHV, 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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SD58 BHV is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 5 December 2008.

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