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SV08 YRT

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

126,190 mi
Last recorded126,190 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Aug 2026 126,190 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underside heavily corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2025 119,397 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

heavily undersealed

Pass 22 Aug 2024 114,683 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension parts heavily corroded

Underside corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2024 114,683 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension parts heavily corroded

Underside corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2023 108,960 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 103,091 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension components heavily corroded

Travel on handbrake lever

Underside corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2022 103,081 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension components heavily corroded

Travel on handbrake lever

Underside corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2021 96,417 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 92,344 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 87,410 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 82,301 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe leaking (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 82,301 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 75,558 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 67,250 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 67,250 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 67,250 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 May 2015 59,878 miles
Pass 26 May 2014 53,227 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 46,148 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 40,490 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 33,303 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 YRT is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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

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