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VK08 FTZ

2008 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2018
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

130,966 mi
Last recorded130,966 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2017
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK08 FTZ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2017 130,966 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 130,966 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 116,831 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 83,217 miles

covers under bonnet so items not seen time of test

sat nav removed from window screen before test

Pass 6 Nov 2014 77,938 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 68,228 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 51,652 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 10 Nov 2011 39,584 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 33,879 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 FTZ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FTZ, 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 FTZ registered?

VK08 FTZ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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The MOT history for VK08 FTZ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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