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VN08 SOH

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

263,288 mi
Last recorded263,288 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN08 SOH
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 263,288 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front & rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front to rear underbody/suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2024 258,008 miles

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

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

front to rear under body & suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2023 249,627 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 233,416 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 216,214 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 183,685 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 151,325 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 108,226 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 98,539 miles

Front Both tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 12 Jun 2017 98,539 miles

Front Both tyres worn on outer edges

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 89,422 miles

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 26 May 2015 72,818 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 55,649 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 45,194 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 38,549 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2011 29,676 miles

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

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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VN08 SOH is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 VN08 SOH, 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 VN08 SOH registered?

VN08 SOH is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 14 May 2008.

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