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SV08 VWL

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

98,873 mi
Last recorded98,873 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV08 VWL
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 98,873 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 92,269 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 82,959 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 75,990 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 70,373 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 62,179 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 62,174 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 55,243 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 51,851 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 48,010 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 44,317 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 39,805 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 36,198 miles

N/S/F TYRE IS WORN TO 3/2/3mm

N/S/R TYRE IS WORN TO 3/3/4mm

O/S/F TYRE IS WORN TO 3/3/3mm

Fail 20 Mar 2014 32,359 miles

N/S/R TYRE IS WORN TO 3/3/4mm

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 32,359 miles

N/S/R TYRE IS WORN TO 3/3/4mm

Pass 6 Mar 2013 28,479 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 22,976 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 17,399 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 VWL is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 VWL, 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 SV08 VWL registered?

SV08 VWL is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 29 March 2008.

Is SV08 VWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV08 VWL shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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