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SG58 XAU

2008 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

139,974 mi
Last recorded139,974 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2018
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG58 XAU
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2018 139,974 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 136,183 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 129,715 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 129,715 miles

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background Deteriorated (6.3.2a)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 118,067 miles

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

Handbrake operation long

front number plate insecure

Fail 20 Feb 2015 118,067 miles

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

Handbrake operation long

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front number plate insecure

Pass 13 Feb 2014 103,885 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 85,169 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 22 Aug 2012 85,169 miles

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

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 31 Aug 2011 64,788 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 64,788 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no 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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SG58 XAU is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SG58 XAU, 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 SG58 XAU registered?

SG58 XAU is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is SG58 XAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG58 XAU shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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