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SW08 OXD

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

171,537 mi
Last recorded171,537 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 Apr 2024 171,537 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to leak (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 164,133 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 154,063 miles

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

gearbox oil leaking

Fail 24 Mar 2022 154,062 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

gearbox oil leaking

Pass 9 Apr 2021 142,961 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2021 142,919 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2020 133,704 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 118,927 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 105,559 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 94,783 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 85,014 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 75,949 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 71,032 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 63,722 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 47,679 miles

both sills coverd

Pass 1 Jun 2011 31,995 miles

both sills coverd

o/s/rear brake discs scoured

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 OXD is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 OXD, 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 OXD registered?

SW08 OXD is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 24 July 2008.

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