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SO57 UMG

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

102,548 mi
Last recorded102,548 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO57 UMG
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 102,548 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2025 102,548 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Oct 2024 99,636 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 14 Oct 2023 96,628 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 93,862 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 91,168 miles

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

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

Offside 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))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 87,164 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 84,752 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 79,103 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 74,173 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 69,159 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 64,178 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 59,561 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 53,815 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 48,958 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 43,301 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 38,103 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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SO57 UMG is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 SO57 UMG, 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 SO57 UMG registered?

SO57 UMG is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 26 February 2008.

Is SO57 UMG safe to buy?

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