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SL58 DZE

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

84,234 mi
Last recorded84,234 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL58 DZE
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 84,234 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2025 73,139 miles

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

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underside of vehicle corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 70,965 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2024 70,957 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 68,914 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ends of brake pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Jan 2024 68,914 miles

Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system rear end of front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ends of brake pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 65,400 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ends of brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Jan 2023 65,400 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ends of brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 62,488 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 61,773 miles

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

Rear exhaust heatshield deteriorated

Pass 2 Dec 2020 54,156 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2020 54,093 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2019 52,043 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 47,904 miles

Nearside Rear brake slight tightness

fuel cooler area damp

Pass 25 Nov 2017 44,872 miles

front lower suspension arms corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2016 41,463 miles

both front lower suspension arms heavily corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2015 38,033 miles

front pads 4mm approx

slight corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 27 Sep 2014 35,974 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 32,312 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 32,310 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 25,188 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 20,278 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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SL58 DZE is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 SL58 DZE, 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 SL58 DZE registered?

SL58 DZE is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is SL58 DZE safe to buy?

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