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VK08 AMO

2008 Toyota Avensis

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

174,357 mi
Last recorded174,357 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK08 AMO
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2025 174,357 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2025 174,356 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 165,323 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 156,166 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded AND BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

VARIOUS SUSPENSION COMPONANTS /PINS /BUSHES CORRODED /WORN

Fail 30 Jan 2023 156,160 miles

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

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded AND BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

VARIOUS SUSPENSION COMPONANTS /PINS /BUSHES CORRODED /WORN

Pass 1 Feb 2022 147,732 miles

General corrosion

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 137,486 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 126,229 miles

Advise both front axle tyres close to legal limit.

Pass 13 Jun 2018 117,599 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 101,546 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 85,598 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 50,164 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 47,967 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 42,713 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 37,716 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 37,716 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 32,852 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2012 32,852 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 26,570 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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VK08 AMO is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VK08 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VK08 AMO registered?

VK08 AMO is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 11 March 2008.

Is VK08 AMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK08 AMO shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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