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VO57 FWC

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

228,300 mi
Last recorded228,300 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO57 FWC
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2020 228,300 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Aug 2019 210,025 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2019 210,025 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 185,710 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2019 185,705 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 155,814 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre nail

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2017 111,511 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 110,065 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 107,095 miles

Front Lower oil leak

Front wipers worn but still clear screen well

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

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 16 Feb 2015 104,500 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 104,500 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 101,600 miles

Oil leak

all four tyres low pressures

Pass 18 Jan 2013 98,562 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 78,114 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Feb 2012 78,114 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Feb 2011 57,498 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all tread depths low, o/s/r on 2mm

front discs lipped, pitted and scored, advize on brake check

o/s/f tyre worn slightly on inner edge

rear tyres worn on outer edges, o/s worse

req. engine oil top up

slight damage to n/s/f sidewall

vibration/resonating from exhaust on tickover

Pass 3 Feb 2011 57,498 miles

all tread depths low, o/s/r on 2mm

front discs lipped, pitted and scored, advize on brake check

o/s/f tyre worn slightly on inner edge

rear tyres worn on outer edges, o/s worse

req. engine oil top up

slight damage to n/s/f sidewall

vibration/resonating from exhaust on tickover

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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VO57 FWC is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VO57 FWC, 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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VO57 FWC is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 29 January 2008.

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