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SW08 ODA

2008 Toyota Avensis

Green Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

74,834 mi
Last recorded74,834 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW08 ODA
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 74,834 miles

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSF - NSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened All four (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OSF&R - NSF&R (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 71,346 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 66,221 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 62,411 miles

Front lower arms corroded both side

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 60,259 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 53,354 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 53,354 miles

Brake performance not tested pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 45,673 miles

slight underside corrosion front /rear

Pass 23 Jul 2018 38,145 miles

CORROSION ON ALL FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2018 38,145 miles

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

CORROSION ON ALL FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 30,156 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FRONT ANR REAR (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 28,131 miles

Offside Rear WORN ON INNER EDGE

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FRONT AND REAR NO PLATES DETERIORTED (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 26,220 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 22,127 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 18,269 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 14,321 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 10,075 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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SW08 ODA is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Green with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 SW08 ODA, 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 SW08 ODA registered?

SW08 ODA is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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