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SL08 RGZ

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

171,579 mi
Last recorded171,579 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL08 RGZ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2021 171,579 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2021 171,570 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 163,397 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 151,948 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 136,754 miles

Front both lower suspension arms corroded but not excessively

Rear suspension components corroded but not excessively

trailor socket mount heavily corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2018 136,742 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front both lower suspension arms corroded but not excessively

Rear suspension components corroded but not excessively

trailor socket mount heavily corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2017 122,702 miles

front and rear suspension components corroded not excessive

Pass 2 Jun 2016 103,505 miles

Child seat fitted NSR + OSR

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 May 2016 103,483 miles

Offside Front Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Child seat fitted NSR + OSR

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 May 2015 89,269 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 23 May 2015 89,269 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 27 May 2014 68,984 miles

Front wipers deteriorated

Fail 27 May 2014 68,984 miles

Front wipers deteriorated

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

Pass 23 May 2013 45,030 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 44,974 miles

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

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

nsf tyre close to breaking through tread surface on edge

Pass 10 May 2012 29,875 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2011 24,272 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 RGZ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SL08 RGZ, 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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SL08 RGZ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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