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VA08 EPF

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

204,173 mi
Last recorded204,173 miles
Recorded on22 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA08 EPF
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2024 204,173 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin STRONG ADVISE (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

covers fitted

under body corrosion

Fail 21 May 2024 204,172 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin STRONG ADVISE (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

covers fitted

exhaust back box heat shield loose

under body corrosion

Pass 14 Jun 2023 190,356 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 187,917 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 183,791 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 180,573 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 173,857 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 153,458 miles

front tyres wearing on inside edges

Fail 19 Oct 2018 153,458 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 24 Oct 2017 120,241 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 83,437 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 77,425 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 77,425 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 69,420 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 61,334 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 52,315 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2011 41,823 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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VA08 EPF is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 VA08 EPF, 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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VA08 EPF is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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