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WP57 LFV

2008 Toyota Avensis

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

189,344 mi
Last recorded189,344 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP57 LFV
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 189,344 miles

Brake pedal not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2025 172,230 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 160,434 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2024 160,433 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 145,147 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 138,447 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2022 138,446 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2021 119,415 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2021 119,414 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear 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))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2020 100,028 miles

Front Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2020 100,027 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust shield severely deteriorated creating risk of fire

Pass 13 Mar 2019 89,001 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Mar 2019 88,999 miles

Brake performance not tested o/s/r brake pipe burst under brake test pressure (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 79,672 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Engine coolant close to minimum level

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Has a reading of 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Has a reading of 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged Outer rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Has a reading of 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Has a reading of 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 5 Mar 2018 79,671 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Engine coolant close to minimum level

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Has a reading of 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Has a reading of 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged Outer rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Has a reading of 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Has a reading of 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 69,456 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 57,267 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 57,267 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 45,273 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 45,273 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 39,787 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on the outer edges

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 11 Jan 2013 36,659 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear tyres cracking

Pass 11 Jan 2012 34,255 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2012 34,239 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2011 31,360 miles

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

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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WP57 LFV is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 WP57 LFV, 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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WP57 LFV is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 24 January 2008.

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