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VA08 ATU

2008 Toyota RAV4

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,314 mi
Last recorded90,314 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA08 ATU
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2022 90,314 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2022 90,314 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

tpms light on

Pass 25 Jun 2021 129,600 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2021 129,599 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working all (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

tpms light on

vsc light on

Pass 30 Jun 2020 86,375 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

tpms light illuminated

Fail 22 Jun 2020 86,375 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

tpms light illuminated

Pass 11 Jun 2019 81,891 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE AT 3.7MM *** LEGL LIMIT = 1.6MM *** (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 10 Jun 2019 81,891 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE AT 3.7MM *** LEGL LIMIT = 1.6MM *** (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 73,232 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 66,904 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 66,904 miles

Offside Rear Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 31 May 2016 56,970 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre cracked on sidewall and in tread

minor oil leak

undershields fitted obscuring some components

Pass 18 Jun 2015 47,455 miles

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

o/s/r,n/s/r &n/s/f tyre side wall cracking

Pass 22 Jul 2014 41,460 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 34,531 miles

osf cover for air bag curtain loose

Fail 9 Jul 2013 34,531 miles

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

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

osf cover for air bag curtain loose

Pass 3 Jul 2012 27,255 miles

All tyres starting to crack on outer sidewall, but no cords visable at this time.

Engine warning light, VSC warning light and 4X$ warning lights on dash.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear wiper blade torn/rubber missing.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 19,149 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake discs slightly corroded

How Reliable is the Toyota RAV4?

Based on 1,827,031 MOT tests across 166,014 vehicles.

79.8%
Pass Rate
6,112
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
166,014
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 26,391
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,816
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 20,079
Brake pipe excessively corroded 17,023
position lamp(s) not working 15,294
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VA08 ATU is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 Toyota RAV4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 78,157 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 RAV4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 26,391 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VA08 ATU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota RAV4 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 18 years old, this Toyota RAV4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VA08 ATU registered?

VA08 ATU is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 23 July 2008.

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