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VA57 MVJ

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

105,562 mi
Last recorded105,562 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA57 MVJ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 105,562 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 99,827 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 92,939 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread across is on 2mm and inner and outer edges worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted on inner bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pad another 3000 miles left approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted on inner and outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 85,272 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2022 85,272 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 80,379 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 78,168 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 74,922 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 70,232 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 64,476 miles

engine cover. under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2016 58,295 miles

engine cover, under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2015 52,995 miles

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

engine cover, under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2014 45,248 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Aug 2013 37,478 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2012 30,027 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 27,969 miles

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

slight wear to front and rear brake discs, front bake pads look worn

Pass 5 Jan 2011 24,243 miles

slight wear and discolouration to both front and rear brake discs

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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VA57 MVJ 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 94.1%.

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 VA57 MVJ, 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 VA57 MVJ registered?

VA57 MVJ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 2 January 2008.

Is VA57 MVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA57 MVJ shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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