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SK08 HFZ

2008 Toyota Avensis

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,017 mi
Last recorded113,017 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK08 HFZ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2022 113,017 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 109,900 miles

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

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

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 24 Jan 2020 104,038 miles

Central Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 97,395 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2019 97,395 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 91,337 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 89,122 miles

both inner sills corroded in several places

coil spring corroded both fronts (2.4.C.1b)

front and rear suspension items and steering corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

Fail 1 Apr 2017 89,122 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre cracking on side wall

both inner sills corroded in several places

coil spring corroded both fronts (2.4.C.1b)

front and rear suspension items and steering corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2016 83,939 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 78,868 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 75,126 miles

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

n/side front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 2 Apr 2013 72,730 miles

n/side front tyre cut on outer wall

Pass 7 Mar 2012 68,846 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 66,228 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front brake discs worn/corroded

Rear discs pitted/scored

Underbody undertrays damaged and hanging down

front wipers streaky

nearside and rear wipers torn

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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SK08 HFZ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SK08 HFZ, 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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SK08 HFZ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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