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WM08 AUW

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

152,071 mi
Last recorded152,071 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM08 AUW
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 152,071 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))

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

UNDERBODY/SUSPENSION COMPONENTS HEAVILY CORRODED

Fail 22 Jun 2026 152,071 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

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

UNDERBODY/SUSPENSION COMPONENTS HEAVILY CORRODED

Pass 18 Jun 2025 150,325 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

underbody corrosion

Fail 14 Jun 2025 150,320 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 13 Jun 2024 147,839 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsf and osf both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 May 2023 145,628 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 5 May 2022 142,358 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened OFFSIDE +NEARSIDE FRONT (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2021 139,045 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 136,552 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 130,683 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 115,406 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 98,374 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 21 Apr 2016 76,583 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 73,313 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

slight cracking in tread n/s front tyre

slight cracking in tread n/s rear tyre

slight cracking in tread o/s front tyre

slight cracking in tread o/s rear tyre

tyre pressure was low in n/s front tyre, alloy corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2015 73,313 miles

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

slight cracking in tread n/s front tyre

slight cracking in tread n/s rear tyre

slight cracking in tread o/s front tyre

slight cracking in tread o/s rear tyre

tyre pressure was low in n/s front tyre, alloy corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2014 69,872 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

slight corrosion on front discs inner surface

slight cracking on n/s rear inner & outer edge of tread

slight cracking on o/s front tyre inner edge

slight cracking on o/s rear inner & outer edge of tread

slight cut across tread n/s front

Pass 19 Jun 2014 69,872 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight corrosion on front discs inner surface

slight cracking on n/s rear inner & outer edge of tread

slight cracking on o/s front tyre inner edge

slight cracking on o/s rear inner & outer edge of tread

slight cut across tread n/s front

Pass 20 Sep 2013 65,268 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

general underbody rusting on steering/suspension components

Pass 13 Jul 2012 58,110 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

rear brake pads getting low

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 50,073 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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WM08 AUW is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WM08 AUW, 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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WM08 AUW is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 15 July 2008.

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