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VU58 VRR

2008 Toyota Avensis

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2020
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

344,275 mi
Last recorded344,275 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU58 VRR
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2019 344,275 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Under Tray Fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2018 333,983 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp dim

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak Engine oil leak from vacuum pump area within engine bay ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 300,374 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 253,718 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 203,400 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 170,588 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 157,129 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 117,785 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 116,599 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 31 May 2011 74,522 miles

n/s/f tyre worn down to 2mm of tread

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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VU58 VRR is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VU58 VRR, 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 VU58 VRR registered?

VU58 VRR is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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