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SM08 LDU

2008 Toyota Avensis

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

187,838 mi
Last recorded187,838 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM08 LDU
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2024 187,838 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all rear suspension components have surface corrosion both sides

Pass 13 Mar 2023 181,840 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Oct 2021 172,785 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 166,370 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 153,873 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 143,455 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 131,779 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 131,667 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 131,602 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front discs lipped

Osr brakes slight binding

Rear discs corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2016 118,087 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2016 118,087 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 108,219 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2015 108,219 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 97,721 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 83,934 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 69,686 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 55,456 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 LDU is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 LDU, 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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SM08 LDU is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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