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WG08 XYS

2008 Toyota Avensis

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

61,697 mi
Last recorded61,697 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG08 XYS
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 61,697 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 61,635 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 May 2017 54,232 miles

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

Nearside Rear TYRE PERISHED

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged PERISHED (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80/85% WORN (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened WORN (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 May 2017 54,230 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced LOW (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear TYRE PERISHED

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged PERISHED (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80/85% WORN (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened WORN (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 May 2016 45,964 miles

Nearside Front TYRE GETTING LOW (3.0 MM ISH)

Fail 12 May 2016 45,964 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced DIP BEAM VERY DIM (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front TYRE GETTING LOW (3.0 MM ISH)

Pass 14 May 2015 38,492 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

wiper blades split

Pass 8 May 2014 31,874 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 24,881 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 19,154 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 10,874 miles

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

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

long park brake travel

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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WG08 XYS is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WG08 XYS, 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 WG08 XYS registered?

WG08 XYS is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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