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SV08 UXA

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

132,586 mi
Last recorded132,586 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV08 UXA
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 132,586 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2025 132,538 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2024 131,605 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 127,201 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2022 124,361 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2022 124,325 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 124,193 miles
Fail 1 May 2021 124,165 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 118,548 miles

Handbrake cables rubbing against brackets causing wear.

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 17 May 2018 108,928 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 108,928 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 May 2017 98,817 miles

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)

Fail 4 May 2017 98,817 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking pipe (3.6.A.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)

Pass 9 May 2016 88,915 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 May 2015 76,861 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Jun 2014 67,483 miles

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)

Pass 1 May 2013 57,420 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 3 May 2012 47,908 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 39,701 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 UXA is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 UXA, 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 UXA registered?

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

Is SV08 UXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV08 UXA shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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