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VU58 VRT

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

164,038 mi
Last recorded164,038 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU58 VRT
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2020 164,038 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 157,649 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front bumper damage repaired with tape

Pass 25 Apr 2018 140,492 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 140,491 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 130,034 miles

covers fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2017 116,000 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

under tray and engine covers fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2016 101,096 miles

front registration plate cracked

offside rear tyre worn close to limit

Fail 8 Dec 2016 101,088 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front registration plate cracked

offside rear tyre worn close to limit

Pass 10 Jun 2016 84,193 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (2.4.G.1)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2015 70,184 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

nearside rear tyre worn low

Pass 3 Dec 2015 69,569 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT

Pass 28 Sep 2015 68,378 miles

Engine cover fitted obscuring some views

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under tray fitted obscuring some views

Pass 21 Jul 2014 63,667 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 22 Jul 2013 54,980 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 47,339 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Sep 2012 47,334 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front wipers smearing.

Nail in o/s/r tyre.

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 37,412 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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VU58 VRT 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 82.4%.

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

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