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SE57 AWM

2008 Toyota Avensis

White Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2018
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

362,893 mi
Last recorded362,893 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE57 AWM
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 May 2017 362,893 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Oil leak ()

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

Offside Front Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 8 May 2017 362,250 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Oil leak ()

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

Offside Front Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 May 2016 319,007 miles

Nearside Side repeater obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

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

n/s rack arm slight play

Fail 9 May 2016 319,007 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s rack arm slight play

Pass 7 May 2015 275,925 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s front spot lamp in-op

Fail 7 May 2015 275,925 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s front spot lamp in-op

Pass 12 May 2014 237,356 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2014 236,629 miles

Centre Rear Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 197,091 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2013 197,091 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 159,638 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 17 Apr 2012 159,638 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 May 2011 132,082 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 97,701 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

parking brake cables deteriorating

slight damage to front nearside tyre wall

slight damage to rear offside tyre tread

Fail 28 Apr 2010 97,700 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

parking brake cables deteriorating

slight damage to front nearside tyre wall

slight damage to rear offside tyre tread

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 AWM is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in White with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 AWM, 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 AWM is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 27 February 2008.

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