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SV08 ZHN

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2024
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

137,029 mi
Last recorded137,029 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV08 ZHN
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 3 Oct 2025 137,029 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Whole rear sub frame assembly inc bolt on parts heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2025 133,570 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 125,578 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material PIPES GOING TO BOTH FRONT CALIPERS SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR SPRINGS CORRODED (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FRONT AND REAR SUBFRAMES SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2023 125,578 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material PIPES GOING TO BOTH FRONT CALIPERS SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR SPRINGS CORRODED (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FRONT AND REAR SUBFRAMES SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION (6.1.1 (c) (i))

INBOARD PARKING BRAKE SHOES NOISY WHEN OPERATED. SUSPECT THE LININGS ARE WORN

Pass 24 Nov 2022 119,097 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR SPRINGS CORRODED (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2022 119,095 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR SPRINGS CORRODED (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT NOT WORKING (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 112,501 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 107,942 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON SHOULDERS (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 25 Nov 2020 107,942 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON SHOULDERS (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 104,069 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material INNERWING BRAKE PIPE (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 20 Nov 2019 104,069 miles

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture MAIN FRONT TO REAR AT FLEXI BRAKE PIPE (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear BRAKE DISC BACKING PLATE CORRODED

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material INNERWING BRAKE PIPE (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 98,564 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 90,921 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)

Fail 15 Nov 2017 90,921 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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 3 Nov 2016 82,585 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 74,657 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 74,656 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nail in n/s/r tyre.

Fail 26 Nov 2014 65,128 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 65,128 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 50,526 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 40,545 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 31,442 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 ZHN is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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

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