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WG57 MYR

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

106,504 mi
Last recorded106,504 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG57 MYR
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2024 106,504 miles

Offside Rear exhaust heat shield loose

bonnet release handle defective

Fail 15 Jul 2024 106,482 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear exhaust heat shield loose

bonnet release handle defective

Pass 24 Jul 2023 99,239 miles

front subframe and suspension components has surface corrosion

rear subframe has surface corrosion

Fail 24 Jul 2023 99,239 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing rear both (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front subframe and suspension components has surface corrosion

rear subframe has surface corrosion

Pass 31 May 2022 93,294 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arm very rusty (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arm very rusty (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Outer sill and undercovers obscuring view

Pass 24 Jun 2021 86,237 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 84,773 miles

Exhaust system heatshield under fuel tank corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 4 Dec 2020 84,514 miles

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

Exhaust system heatshield under fuel tank corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 13 Dec 2019 79,656 miles

Exhaust system heatshield under fuel tank corroded

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2019 79,656 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system heatshield under fuel tank corroded

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 71,420 miles

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

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

hand brake has long travel

Fail 6 Dec 2018 71,417 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 63,173 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

under wheel arches are muddy

Fail 7 Dec 2017 63,173 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release stalk is missing (5.2.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

under wheel arches are muddy

Pass 14 Dec 2016 55,226 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 46,289 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 34,061 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 34,013 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 28,377 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f tyre heavily worn around the outer edge but still within the legal limits at time of test.

Pass 11 Dec 2012 23,573 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 18,446 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 13,870 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 MYR is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 WG57 MYR, 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 WG57 MYR registered?

WG57 MYR is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 1 January 2008.

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