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SK08 ZRA

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

143,603 mi
Last recorded143,603 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK08 ZRA
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2023 143,603 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general surface corrosion to most components

Pass 10 Aug 2022 136,897 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

general surface corrosion to most components

Pass 5 Aug 2021 126,619 miles

Engine oil low

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

General underside corrosion, including suspension

NSR Parking brake lazy

Oil leaks

Pass 10 Aug 2020 116,986 miles

General underside corrosion

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 105,947 miles

Nearside Front drive shaft damper perished

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

general under body and suspension component corrosion

parking brake leaver has little reserve travel

Pass 13 Aug 2018 96,431 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front driveshaft rubber damper perished / deteriorated

suspension components showing signs of corrosion

Pass 10 Aug 2017 85,156 miles

exhaust heat shields loose

rear suspension slightly corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2017 85,156 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

exhaust heat shields loose

rear suspension slightly corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2016 75,862 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 72,731 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear at end (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 61,419 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 51,296 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 43,510 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 28 Feb 2012 35,731 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear tyres starting to perish

Rear tyres wearing tread area unevenly

Pass 28 Feb 2012 35,731 miles

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

Rear tyres starting to perish

Rear tyres wearing tread area unevenly

Pass 28 Feb 2011 26,620 miles

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

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 ZRA is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 ZRA, 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 ZRA is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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