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SM08 AOE

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

159,901 mi
Last recorded159,901 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM08 AOE
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2023 159,901 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 153,871 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 153,871 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wishbone holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Nov 2020 143,720 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 133,534 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 120,376 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 111,680 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 103,562 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 94,587 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 94,587 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 84,565 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 73,027 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2012 61,547 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2012 61,547 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 48,259 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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SM08 AOE is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SM08 AOE, 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 SM08 AOE registered?

SM08 AOE is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 11 April 2008.

Is SM08 AOE safe to buy?

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