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SY08 OTJ

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

155,490 mi
Last recorded155,490 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY08 OTJ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2021 155,490 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 155,403 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 145,924 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective middle rear mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

reverse lights not working

slightly excessive handbrake travel

Pass 5 Feb 2018 133,919 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 120,476 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 120,476 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 108,313 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 108,313 miles

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Feb 2015 96,372 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 96,372 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 84,777 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Feb 2013 75,041 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 74,887 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 62,341 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 51,218 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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SY08 OTJ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 SY08 OTJ, 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 SY08 OTJ registered?

SY08 OTJ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is SY08 OTJ safe to buy?

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