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SV08 VWM

2008 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

125,802 mi
Last recorded125,802 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV08 VWM
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 125,802 miles

general corrosion to all suspension and steering components

Fail 26 Jun 2026 125,802 miles

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose excessively damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both rear shock absorber mounting points excess corroded / attaching to rear trailing arms (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm pins corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general corrosion to all suspension and steering components

Pass 30 Jun 2025 118,351 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 110,055 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 19 Jun 2023 104,451 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under and over shields fitted preventing inspection of components

Fail 16 Jun 2023 104,447 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

under and over shields fitted preventing inspection of components

Pass 17 Jun 2022 96,855 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2022 96,849 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 90,973 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 86,903 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 78,491 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess both rear (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 5 Mar 2019 78,491 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake cable damaged but not to excess both rear (1.1.15 (a))

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

n/s/r tyre has multiple punctures

Pass 7 Mar 2018 73,146 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

O/S/F Tyre wearing excessively on inner edge

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Mar 2018 73,146 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

O/S/F Tyre wearing excessively on inner edge

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 68,310 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2017 68,310 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 63,316 miles

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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 58,146 miles

Both front and N/S/R tyres wearing on edges.

Fail 18 Mar 2014 52,817 miles

N/S/R tyre worn on edge.

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 52,817 miles

N/S/R tyre worn on edge.

Pass 11 Mar 2013 47,071 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 28,254 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 15,938 miles

Child seat at N/S/R unable to check seatbelt

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 VWM is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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

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