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SW08 OOV

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

308,694 mi
Last recorded308,694 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW08 OOV
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 308,694 miles
Fail 15 May 2026 308,560 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 275,088 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2025 273,922 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2024 231,529 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2023 184,375 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 142,536 miles
Pass 16 May 2021 107,293 miles
Fail 4 May 2021 107,190 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 87,359 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 76,589 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 71,429 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 71,427 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2016 67,172 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 67,172 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 58,612 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 48,588 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 40,872 miles

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

Nearside front brake disc showing fluctuation on plate brake tester no effort felt at brake pedal

x2 both front tyres 3mm worn on inner

Pass 22 Aug 2012 33,380 miles

child seat nsr not allowing full inspection of belt

Fail 22 Aug 2012 33,371 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

child seat nsr not allowing full inspection of belt

Pass 20 Jun 2011 22,929 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 OOV is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OOV, 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 SW08 OOV registered?

SW08 OOV is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is SW08 OOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW08 OOV shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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