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SV08 YRO

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2024
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

205,322 mi
Last recorded205,322 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 May 2025 205,322 miles
Fail 22 May 2025 205,228 miles
Fail 12 May 2025 204,727 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 197,180 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 186,699 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 172,164 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2021 171,123 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 145,850 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 133,409 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2018 133,209 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 123,248 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 89,544 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2014 89,544 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 70,157 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 51,119 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 31,840 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 YRO is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 YRO, 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 YRO registered?

SV08 YRO is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is SV08 YRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV08 YRO shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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