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SL08 YWR

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

193,358 mi
Last recorded193,358 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 193,358 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2025 187,576 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced inner sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced inner sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 179,644 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2024 179,632 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2023 171,245 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both handbrake cable outer sleeves showing signs of chaffing

some corrosion rear undersills

Fail 23 Jun 2023 171,245 miles

Central Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both handbrake cable outer sleeves showing signs of chaffing

some corrosion rear undersills

Pass 28 Jun 2022 166,039 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

both front tyres scrubbing inner and outer edges

handbrake cables outer covers showing signs of cracking

some corrosion rear undersills

Pass 14 Jul 2021 133,217 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 133,212 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle Identification Number has more than one different number displayed door (0.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle Identification Number has more than one different number displayed door (0.2 (c))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 133,159 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 132,441 miles

BRAKE PIPES CORRODING

HANDBRAKE CABLES CORRODED AND WORN AT MOUNTING POINTS

REAR SUSPENSION ARMS CORRODED

REAR TYRES GETTING LOW AND ARE PERISHING

REAR UNDERSIDE CORRODING

REAR WIPER TORN

Fail 26 Feb 2020 132,441 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded INTO BRAKE HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded INTO BRAKE HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

BRAKE PIPES CORRODING

HANDBRAKE CABLES CORRODED AND WORN AT MOUNTING POINTS

REAR SUSPENSION ARMS CORRODED

REAR TYRES GETTING LOW AND ARE PERISHING

REAR UNDERSIDE CORRODING

REAR WIPER TORN

Pass 19 Mar 2019 123,769 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2019 123,769 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 114,979 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 114,979 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 105,506 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 92,545 miles

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)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 78,559 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 70,753 miles

Nearside Rear 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 27 Mar 2013 62,613 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 50,506 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 37,480 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 YWR is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 YWR, 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 YWR is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 18 April 2008.

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