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SD58 VKN

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

312,233 mi
Last recorded312,233 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD58 VKN
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2020 312,233 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 308,322 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner tie rods both sides (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under vehicle prescribed areas and suspension/braking/exhaust components are slightly corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2018 289,648 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 289,620 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 24 Jul 2017 273,936 miles

ENGINE AND UNDER PANELS FITTED

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 252,856 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 21 Feb 2017 252,856 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 238,288 miles

ENGINE AND UNDER PANELS FITTED

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 216,826 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 199,856 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 183,071 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 183,071 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 163,958 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 18 Aug 2014 163,931 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 144,113 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 144,076 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 127,745 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 127,732 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 109,697 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 100,627 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 100,420 miles

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Sep 2011 79,629 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 VKN 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 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 SD58 VKN, 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 VKN is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 21 October 2008.

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