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VN08 VSA

2008 Dodge Avenger

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

139,415 mi
Last recorded139,415 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Dodge Avenger65,547 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN08 VSA
MakeDodge
ModelAvenger
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2022 139,415 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 137,478 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2021 137,464 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Position lamp not working nearside and offside front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 137,105 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2019 137,105 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 130,903 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 106,840 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2017 106,840 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working n/s front (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 88,899 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 77,192 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2015 77,172 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 27 Feb 2014 66,268 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 57,421 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 45,246 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 34,254 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 34,254 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Dodge Avenger?

Based on 11,138 MOT tests across 904 vehicles.

72.1%
Pass Rate
6,981
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
904
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 448
position lamp(s) not working 309
Registration plate lamp not working 217
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 215
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 168
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VN08 VSA is a 2008 Dodge Avenger in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2008 Dodge Avenger models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 65,547 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 Dodge Avenger fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 448 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VN08 VSA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Dodge Avenger typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Dodge Avenger is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VN08 VSA is a 2008 Dodge Avenger, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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