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SO08 EFU

2008 Toyota Avensis

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

250,983 mi
Last recorded250,983 miles
Recorded on17 May 2018
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO08 EFU
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2018 250,983 miles

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

cover fitted under body slightly corroded

Pass 19 May 2017 242,288 miles

Both front tyres wearing low from edges

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 19 May 2017 242,288 miles

Both front tyres wearing low from edges

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 May 2016 226,890 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 226,890 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 196,499 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 17 Apr 2015 196,494 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 15 Apr 2014 153,746 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Apr 2013 111,035 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 May 2012 56,870 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 54,446 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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SO08 EFU is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SO08 EFU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SO08 EFU registered?

SO08 EFU is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 25 July 2008.

Is SO08 EFU safe to buy?

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