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SV58 VLE

2008 Toyota Avensis

Grey Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

78,614 mi
Last recorded78,614 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV58 VLE
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 78,614 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and back (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2025 73,960 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2025 73,960 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 65,974 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2024 65,974 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2023 55,808 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2023 55,806 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2023 55,642 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

rear fog light switch intermittent

Pass 9 Aug 2022 52,250 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Aug 2022 52,250 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 51,308 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 49,485 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 48,107 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 48,107 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Aug 2018 45,676 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 43,939 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 41,707 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 39,244 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 36,687 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 32,823 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 Sep 2013 32,823 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Sep 2012 28,594 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 21,966 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 VLE is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 1,794cc petrol 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 SV58 VLE, 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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What year was SV58 VLE registered?

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

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