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VK58 UDM

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

238,231 mi
Last recorded238,231 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK58 UDM
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2024 238,231 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust heat shield insecure

under trays and plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2023 230,512 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under trays and plastic sill covers

Pass 14 Sep 2022 219,645 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

under trays and plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 12 Sep 2022 219,514 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

under trays and plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2021 200,882 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 200,870 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

service light on

Pass 21 Sep 2020 180,817 miles

front no plate damaged / rear disc scored and rusty / oil light on / front exhaust pipe noisy

Fail 17 Sep 2020 180,817 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

front no plate damaged / rear disc scored and rusty / oil light on / front exhaust pipe noisy

Pass 18 Sep 2019 161,535 miles

Handbrake travel high

Rear Brake discs scored

Fail 12 Sep 2019 161,535 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel excessive travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Too high (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Handbrake travel high

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread low

Rear Brake discs scored

Pass 15 Sep 2018 151,162 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 143,625 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 135,008 miles

e.m.l. lamp lit & vsc lamp lit

Pass 11 Nov 2015 126,094 miles

both rear tyres on limits

Pass 14 Nov 2014 113,584 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres on limits

Pass 30 Nov 2013 101,363 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 13 Nov 2012 81,026 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 12 Nov 2012 81,026 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Nov 2011 61,022 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2011 61,022 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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VK58 UDM is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VK58 UDM, 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 VK58 UDM registered?

VK58 UDM is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 8 December 2008.

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