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WJ08 CVB

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

107,501 mi
Last recorded107,501 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ08 CVB
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 107,501 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 3 Mar 2026 107,497 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 106,600 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 102,970 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 97,654 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2023 97,631 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 92,982 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 89,906 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All Four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 88,959 miles

Front Lower both sides suspension arms corroded

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 84,587 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 79,240 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 73,300 miles

front suspension arms corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2016 68,495 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 62,101 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 56,326 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 48,945 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 42,706 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 16 Feb 2011 35,228 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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WJ08 CVB is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel 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 WJ08 CVB, 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 WJ08 CVB registered?

WJ08 CVB is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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The MOT history for WJ08 CVB 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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