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WA08 WAJ

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

79,218 mi
Last recorded79,218 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA08 WAJ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 79,218 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 78,060 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 67,329 miles

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))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2022 60,233 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 56,564 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 55,334 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 54,238 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 53,033 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front and rear suspension corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2017 52,016 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 51,352 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 44,020 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 44,017 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Centre Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front brake discs worn lipped

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

Offside Front brake discs worn lipped

Pass 22 Jan 2015 37,171 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 29,635 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 22,202 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 15,086 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 8,814 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 8,814 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.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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WA08 WAJ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 WA08 WAJ, 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 WA08 WAJ registered?

WA08 WAJ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 14 March 2008.

Is WA08 WAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA08 WAJ shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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