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WJ08 VRN

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

275,327 mi
Last recorded275,327 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2023 275,327 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2023 275,322 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 265,425 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides behind the plastic wheel arch liner (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both are corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted obstructing some components

Pass 17 Mar 2021 257,058 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine covers under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 16 Mar 2021 257,058 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine covers under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 5 Mar 2020 245,076 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides can only be seen partially, advise removing wheel arch covers to fully inspect (1.1.11 (c))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 5 Mar 2020 245,075 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides can only be seen partially, advise removing wheel arch covers to fully inspect (1.1.11 (c))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 8 Mar 2019 223,693 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides can only just be seen, advise removing wheel arch covers to fully inspect (1.1.11 (c))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 12 Mar 2018 200,496 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.9mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides are unable to see entire pipework due to plastic wheel arch liner, these are a common place to excessively corroded and advise inspecting further (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Mar 2018 200,496 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.9mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides are unable to see entire pipework due to plastic wheel arch liner, these are a common place to excessively corroded and advise inspecting further (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 21 Feb 2017 176,187 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 151,567 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 126,193 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 100,409 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 28 Jan 2014 100,409 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 77,872 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 61,703 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge!

Fail 20 Jan 2012 61,703 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge!

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 48,630 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 VRN is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 WJ08 VRN, 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 VRN registered?

WJ08 VRN is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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The MOT history for WJ08 VRN shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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