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SE08 AFX

2008 Toyota Avensis

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

90,712 mi
Last recorded90,712 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE08 AFX
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Jun 2021 90,712 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center section rear flange corroded (6.1.2 (a))

engine oil level close to min

Pass 23 Jun 2020 83,368 miles

covers on both floor pans and below engine restricting inspecting components Covers above and below engine restricting inspecting components Plastic trim covers on sills restricting inspecting vehicle structure.

Fail 23 Jun 2020 83,368 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

covers on both floor pans and below engine restricting inspecting components Covers above and below engine restricting inspecting components Plastic trim covers on sills restricting inspecting vehicle structure.

Pass 26 Jun 2019 75,205 miles

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

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

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

engine under tray fitted inspection restricted of some components

Fail 26 Jun 2019 75,205 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

engine under tray fitted inspection restricted of some components

Pass 25 Jun 2018 68,762 miles

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

engine oil level close to min mark

Pass 20 Jun 2017 63,457 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine under tray fitted inspection restricted of some components

Fail 20 Jun 2017 63,456 miles

Central Stop lamp not working high level stop lamp (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking front to rear brake pipe (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine under tray fitted inspection restricted of some components

Pass 17 Jun 2016 56,997 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Jun 2016 56,994 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 48,717 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2015 48,717 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2014 40,327 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 31,835 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 23,629 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 16,227 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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SE08 AFX is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SE08 AFX, 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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What year was SE08 AFX registered?

SE08 AFX is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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