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VF57 AMO

2008 Toyota Avensis

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

125,725 mi
Last recorded125,725 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF57 AMO
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2023 125,725 miles

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 115,964 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Intermittent working fully then half? (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Various rear suspension components corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2022 115,962 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Intermittent working fully then half? (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Various rear suspension components corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2021 104,596 miles

Centre exhaust heat shield loose

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2021 104,519 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Centre exhaust heat shield loose

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH rears (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 98,730 miles

Rear tyres becoming out of shape on inner edges

Fail 27 Jan 2020 98,730 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear tyres becoming out of shape on inner edges

Pass 11 Jan 2019 90,382 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 84,343 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 77,241 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 77,241 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 69,671 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 59,896 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 29 Jan 2014 51,463 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 51,463 miles

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 2 Feb 2013 42,471 miles

offside front wiper rub ber has small split in it.

Pass 31 Jan 2012 34,444 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 26,924 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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VF57 AMO is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VF57 AMO, 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 VF57 AMO registered?

VF57 AMO is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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