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SV58 VJU

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

36,074 mi
Last recorded36,074 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV58 VJU
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 36,074 miles

Underbody covered in under seal

Pass 2 May 2025 33,814 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

surface corrosion on varios suspension component

Pass 15 Mar 2024 32,299 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 30,574 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 28,539 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2022 28,539 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2022 28,539 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 26,151 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 25,678 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 24,361 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 24,361 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2018 22,666 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear at wheel (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 May 2017 20,699 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 May 2016 18,373 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 16,295 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 14,238 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 14,232 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 May 2013 12,090 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 8,567 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 6,386 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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SV58 VJU is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SV58 VJU, 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 SV58 VJU registered?

SV58 VJU is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 24 September 2008.

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