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SL08 VGR

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

115,271 mi
Last recorded115,271 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2021 115,271 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2021 115,271 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 109,496 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 95,450 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 95,450 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 82,262 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear @ rear join (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear @ rear join (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 May 2017 77,011 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 69,616 miles

Nearside Front Wiper deteriorated

Nearside Rear Tyre has slight damage on sidewall

Pass 13 May 2015 61,453 miles

Nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged but no ply or cords exposed

Pass 19 May 2014 55,294 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged..no ply or cords exposed

Pass 31 May 2013 44,843 miles

Emmissions to clean to register

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

Pass 29 May 2012 35,911 miles

Emmissions to clean to register

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 30 May 2011 27,935 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 VGR is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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

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