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VN58 MLY

2008 Toyota Avensis

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

191,481 mi
Last recorded191,481 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN58 MLY
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2023 191,481 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 175,059 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 162,105 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 148,027 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 147,852 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 139,177 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 131,447 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front both nearside and offside wipers only just met requirements

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2018 131,447 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front both nearside and offside wipers only just met requirements

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 127,153 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 127,116 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre wearing inside and out side edge

Pass 3 Nov 2016 118,722 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Oct 2016 118,722 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 100,837 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 100,837 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 81,753 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 65,562 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 65,562 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 56,807 miles

rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 23 Nov 2011 45,259 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear tyre showing some wear and both front tyre edges are wearing

slight wear to both front and rear brake discs

Pass 23 Nov 2011 45,259 miles

nearside rear tyre showing some wear and both front tyre edges are wearing

slight wear to both front and rear brake discs

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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VN58 MLY is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VN58 MLY, 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 VN58 MLY registered?

VN58 MLY is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 12 December 2008.

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