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VU08 HZR

2008 Toyota Avensis

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

116,690 mi
Last recorded116,690 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU08 HZR
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2020 116,690 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH NSF & OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH NSF & OSF (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Minor Corrosion on suspension components and underbody

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2019 108,209 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2019 108,208 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 99,058 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

cut in n/s/f tyre side wall

Pass 2 Mar 2017 92,656 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 84,324 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 76,748 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2014 66,996 miles

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

n/s/f tyre low tread 2.5mm

o/s/f tyre low tread 3mm

Pass 1 Mar 2013 58,344 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 47,845 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 35,606 miles

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)

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

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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VU08 HZR is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 VU08 HZR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU08 HZR registered?

VU08 HZR is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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The MOT history for VU08 HZR shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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