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SY08 UOS

2008 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

136,678 mi
Last recorded136,678 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY08 UOS
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2023 136,678 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

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

Vehicle has slight corrosion underbody, sills, subframe and suspension components

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 128,400 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside dip beam light output intensity slightly reduced

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 106,462 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 95,847 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 86,616 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 86,155 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2015 86,155 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 73,363 miles

all brake pads low but ok at time of test

both rear tyres on legal limit but ok for test

hand brake travel high but ok on brake roller test

Pass 19 Nov 2013 54,658 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 42,425 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 42,425 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 38,702 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2012 38,702 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 31,836 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 UOS is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 SY08 UOS, 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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SY08 UOS is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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