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WG57 BKU

2008 Toyota Avensis

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

135,381 mi
Last recorded135,381 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG57 BKU
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2023 135,381 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 120,738 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2022 120,728 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 104,634 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Jul 2021 104,634 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 91,621 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 77,715 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear seat

Front and rear brakes look worn

Front and rear suspension corroding

Fail 6 Aug 2019 77,715 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear seat

Front and rear brakes look worn

Front and rear suspension corroding

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 58,389 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all rear suspension corroded but no weakened

Fail 16 Aug 2018 5,839 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all rear suspension corroded but no weakened

Pass 22 Dec 2017 55,510 miles

All suspension components corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2016 52,195 miles

Front suspension arms rusty

Rear suspension arms rusty

Pass 8 Dec 2015 48,341 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 42,295 miles

Nearside rear tyre 3-4mm.

Pass 4 Dec 2013 35,146 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 30,956 miles

nearside wiper blade starting to split

Pass 16 Dec 2011 27,994 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 23,885 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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WG57 BKU is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WG57 BKU, 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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WG57 BKU is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 2 January 2008.

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