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VN08 SRU

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

187,152 mi
Last recorded187,152 miles
Recorded on9 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN08 SRU
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 9 May 2024 187,152 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both shocks (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2023 181,200 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s radius arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2022 174,827 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 May 2022 174,822 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps n/s and o/s (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2021 167,556 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 May 2021 167,550 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 May 2020 162,106 miles

front and rear number plates weathered

head lamp glass fade nearside and offside

nearside rear brake dragging slight

Fail 29 May 2020 162,101 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

front and rear number plates weathered

head lamp glass fade nearside and offside

nearside rear brake dragging slight

Pass 1 May 2019 151,918 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

REAR TYRES WEARING ON INSIDE EDGES.

Fail 1 May 2019 151,914 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

REAR TYRES WEARING ON INSIDE EDGES.

Pass 2 May 2018 138,326 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 138,315 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 May 2017 126,243 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 92,287 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 108,279 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 6 May 2015 108,278 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

O/S/R tyre 3mm tread inner edge

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

Pass 6 May 2014 96,282 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 84,573 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake fluid level low

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

nearside front tyre outer edges feathering

Pass 30 Apr 2013 84,573 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake fluid level low

nearside front tyre outer edges feathering

Pass 1 May 2012 71,675 miles

both front tyres worn on edges / worn close to limit

n/s/r tyre worn on edges / close to limit

o/s/r tyre worn on edges / wearing low

Pass 4 May 2011 52,897 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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VN08 SRU is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 VN08 SRU, 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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VN08 SRU is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 7 May 2008.

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