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SV08 UPY

2008 Toyota Avensis

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

129,043 mi
Last recorded129,043 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV08 UPY
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 129,043 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2025 126,701 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 109,307 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 102,420 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 97,735 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 87,983 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 83,486 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 83,407 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 78,496 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 73,650 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2016 73,650 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 67,683 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2015 67,683 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 61,777 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 55,692 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 47,682 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2011 40,469 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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SV08 UPY is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SV08 UPY, 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 SV08 UPY registered?

SV08 UPY is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is SV08 UPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV08 UPY shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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