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VA08 HBF

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

72,950 mi
Last recorded72,950 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA08 HBF
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 72,950 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 68,019 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

handbrake travel high

unable to check rear belts due to baby seats

Pass 15 Dec 2023 64,597 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 62,612 miles

Nearside Front under wing cover broken

Pass 17 Dec 2021 59,895 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 57,156 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 57,156 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 53,125 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 50,201 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 47,116 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 44,926 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 41,691 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 36,048 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 35,032 miles

Nearside rear tyre staring to perish

Offside rear tyre staring to perish

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 28,436 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 21,153 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 HBF is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 HBF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VA08 HBF registered?

VA08 HBF is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 9 August 2008.

Is VA08 HBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA08 HBF shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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