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V40 PAH

2008 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

337,787 mi
Last recorded337,787 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV40 PAH
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 337,787 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Aug 2025 337,776 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 323,901 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 295,304 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 264,942 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 243,318 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 228,672 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 218,333 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 205,483 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 182,210 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 157,171 miles

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

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

front and rear tyres are feathering on edges

Pass 14 Aug 2015 128,868 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 106,202 miles

front brake discs worn slight lip

Pass 13 Aug 2013 87,887 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)

Fail 13 Aug 2013 87,882 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 3 Aug 2012 72,033 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 55,185 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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V40 PAH is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,998cc diesel 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 V40 PAH, 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 V40 PAH registered?

V40 PAH is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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