MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
202,127 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brake performance not tested Fluid leak (3.7.A.1)
Rear Brake pipe leaking Both sides (3.6.A.1)
Front Brake pipe leaking Both sides (3.6.A.1)
Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
Rear Brake performance not tested Fluid leak (3.7.A.1)
Rear Brake pipe leaking Both sides (3.6.A.1)
signs of slight corrosion through out steering and suspension components
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps x2 (1.1.C.1a)
signs of slight corrosion through out steering and suspension components
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
hand brake lever high but still has reserve travel
Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Toyota Avensis?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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VU08 HYZ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 VU08 HYZ, 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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VU08 HYZ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 4 March 2008.
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