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VE08 XEA

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

105,499 mi
Last recorded105,499 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE08 XEA
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 105,499 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2025 105,499 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 92,901 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2024 92,889 miles

Front Registration plate insecure and deteriorated (0.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 79,193 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged and 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight corrosion to rear chassis and suspension components

Fail 1 Nov 2023 79,193 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged and 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight corrosion to rear chassis and suspension components

Pass 12 Nov 2022 67,990 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2022 67,867 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2021 58,954 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 23 Oct 2021 58,954 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 51,262 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 41,633 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 41,633 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 39,998 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 36,570 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 33,918 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 30,140 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 26,807 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 26,807 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 22,839 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 18,620 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 14,839 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 11,047 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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VE08 XEA is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VE08 XEA, 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 VE08 XEA registered?

VE08 XEA is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 24 June 2008.

Is VE08 XEA safe to buy?

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