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SV08 URA

2008 Toyota Avensis

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

162,670 mi
Last recorded162,670 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2022 162,670 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear 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 20 Feb 2021 154,826 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides Rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 148,306 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning repeator (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear tow bar removed no electrical connector

Fail 10 Feb 2020 148,304 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords exposed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning repeator (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear tow bar removed no electrical connector

Pass 22 Feb 2019 133,681 miles

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

corrosion under vehicle

o/s/f plastic undertrays insecure

Fail 18 Feb 2019 133,681 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

corrosion under vehicle

o/s/f plastic undertrays insecure

Pass 19 Feb 2018 121,514 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 121,314 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 104,659 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 104,622 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 88,873 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner shoulder

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

Fail 22 Feb 2016 88,872 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner shoulder

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 71,438 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 61,783 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 61,783 miles

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

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

Nearside wiper blade worn

Pass 28 Feb 2013 51,898 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Feb 2013 51,898 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 42,736 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 42,736 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 37,425 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)

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 URA is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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