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VLZ 1358

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2021
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

215,548 mi
Last recorded215,548 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVLZ 1358
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2019 215,548 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 183,396 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 176,261 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 168,616 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 11 Sep 2017 168,474 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

rear brake binding both sides (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak ()

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

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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VLZ 1358 is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VLZ 1358, 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

How do I check the history of VLZ 1358?

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What year was VLZ 1358 registered?

VLZ 1358 is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 11 January 2008.

Is VLZ 1358 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VLZ 1358 shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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