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VO08 YXJ

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

184,143 mi
Last recorded184,143 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO08 YXJ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 184,143 miles

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

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Nearside (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Exhaust heat shield poorly fixed

General heavy corrosion

Headlight lenses poor

Long parking brake travel

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Radial bulge in offside rear tyre sidewall

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES FRONT WORN TO LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Mar 2026 184,137 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both sides front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Nearside (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Nearside (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust heat shield poorly fixed

General heavy corrosion

Headlight lenses poor

Long parking brake travel

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Radial bulge in offside rear tyre sidewall

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES FRONT WORN TO LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 179,471 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust heat shield poorly fixed

Headlight lenses poor

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2025 179,464 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both sides rear D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Direction indicator not working Nearside rear (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Offside (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working Both nearside (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) not working Both sides outer (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Nearside rear (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Nearside rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust heat shield poorly fixed

Headlight lenses poor

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 176,196 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 168,232 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2023 168,232 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 157,265 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 147,047 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 139,807 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 130,906 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 130,906 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 123,106 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 116,431 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 95,156 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 75,676 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 63,414 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 52,339 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 46,575 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 36,087 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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VO08 YXJ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 VO08 YXJ, 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 VO08 YXJ registered?

VO08 YXJ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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