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SL08 UCM

2008 Toyota Avensis

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,183 mi
Last recorded136,183 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL08 UCM
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2024 136,183 miles

underbody showing signs of corrosion rearend undersealed

Pass 20 Oct 2023 132,950 miles

underbody showing signs corrosion

Fail 6 Oct 2023 132,948 miles

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

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

underbody showing signs corrosion

Pass 27 Sep 2022 126,126 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 102,272 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 92,528 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2020 92,528 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 91,170 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 88,423 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 88,423 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 86,177 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 86,177 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 83,132 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 79,140 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 79,109 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 75,768 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 69,823 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 61,850 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

n/s/f tyre has cut in sidewall not exposing cord

Pass 14 Feb 2012 56,811 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre has slight cut in side wall

Pass 20 Sep 2011 53,753 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 UCM is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UCM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SL08 UCM registered?

SL08 UCM is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is SL08 UCM safe to buy?

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