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SL08 FPU

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

138,694 mi
Last recorded138,694 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL08 FPU
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 138,694 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear backing plates corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2024 126,791 miles

both rear brake disc back plates corroded

nearside front cracked and perished inbetween tread

offside front tyre worn close to legal limit

offside rear outer track conrol arm balljoint dust cover cracked and perished

Pass 4 Apr 2023 121,393 miles

oil wax sprayed to underbody front to rear

Fail 1 Apr 2023 121,393 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both sides inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Feb 2022 118,903 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 116,357 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 115,489 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2020 115,466 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 113,605 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 108,006 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 101,897 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 97,454 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 87,609 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 87,591 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 76,442 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 76,442 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 66,614 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 53,515 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 43,400 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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SL08 FPU is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 SL08 FPU, 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 SL08 FPU registered?

SL08 FPU is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 20 March 2008.

Is SL08 FPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL08 FPU shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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