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SE57 AVD

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

187,621 mi
Last recorded187,621 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE57 AVD
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2021 187,621 miles

under body-suspension components surface rust, rear exhaust minor leak, headlamp lens rough

Fail 19 Jan 2021 187,621 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

under body-suspension components surface rust, rear exhaust minor leak, headlamp lens rough

Pass 20 Jan 2020 178,064 miles

o/s/r tyre close to limit, breaks close to limit, under body suspension components rusty, brake lines surface rust

Fail 20 Jan 2020 178,064 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected shocker holed (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

o/s/r tyre close to limit, breaks close to limit, under body suspension components rusty, brake lines surface rust

Pass 8 Jan 2019 164,115 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 164,112 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both rear to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 149,373 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 137,510 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2016 136,946 miles

both rear brake pipes are slightly corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2015 119,304 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre has a cut to outer sidewall but not to ply or cord

Pass 21 Jan 2015 105,126 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 85,356 miles

drivers wiper blade is split

Pass 30 Jan 2014 81,337 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 81,337 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 68,761 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Feb 2012 60,734 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 60,734 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 51,198 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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SE57 AVD is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SE57 AVD, 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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SE57 AVD is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 1 February 2008.

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