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SW08 NCA

2008 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

254,468 mi
Last recorded254,468 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW08 NCA
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2024 254,468 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has slight travel.

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

Surface rust underneath

Pass 26 Oct 2023 223,197 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

parking brake lever has slight travel.

surface rust underneath.

Pass 22 Oct 2022 203,810 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

parking brake lever has slight travel.

surface rust underneath.

Pass 22 Oct 2021 192,470 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Parking brake has slight reserve travel.

Pass 24 Oct 2020 181,162 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

parking brake lever has slight travel

Fail 24 Oct 2020 181,162 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

parking brake lever has slight travel

Pass 26 Oct 2019 163,823 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2019 163,823 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 146,559 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Brake cable damaged but not to excess both sides (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 146,559 miles

Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Brake cable damaged but not to excess both sides (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 129,573 miles

Nearside Front Inner TYRE EDGE WORN

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 24 Oct 2018 129,573 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Inner TYRE EDGE WORN

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Oct 2017 96,154 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 28 Oct 2017 96,154 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking to hose (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 95,939 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 83,431 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 83,431 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 64,158 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 64,158 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 47,560 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 32,001 miles

footbrake pedal has slight travel

Pass 27 Jun 2012 17,243 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 17,243 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 12,532 miles

Front tyres low on edges

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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SW08 NCA is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SW08 NCA, 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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SW08 NCA is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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