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WJ08 WSY

2008 Toyota Avensis

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,798 mi
Last recorded103,798 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ08 WSY
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2025 103,798 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

rear underbody suspension components corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2024 101,187 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 98,504 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 96,363 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 92,038 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2021 91,864 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension rod damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 85,258 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Suspension rod damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Sep 2019 85,258 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Suspension rod damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2018 78,184 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod damaged but not seriously weakened bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2018 78,184 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod damaged but not seriously weakened bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2017 69,350 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 65,151 miles

Coolant low

Exhaust corroded

Front wipers slightly smearing

Nearside Front Outer tyre edge worn

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Mar 2016 65,063 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Coolant low

Exhaust corroded

Front wipers slightly smearing

Nearside Front Outer tyre edge worn

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 56,033 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2014 47,309 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear fog light switch tempermental

Pass 18 Mar 2014 47,309 miles

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

Rear fog light switch tempermental

Pass 5 Mar 2013 38,867 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 38,867 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 31,420 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)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 22,410 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 22,410 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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 WSY is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WJ08 WSY, 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 WJ08 WSY registered?

WJ08 WSY is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 21 March 2008.

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