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WR08 HFV

2008 Toyota Avensis

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

129,817 mi
Last recorded129,817 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR08 HFV
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 129,817 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2026 129,817 miles

Offside Front Power steering component leaking Leak can not be seen due to top and bottom engine covers fitted (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Bracket in engine bay is insecure. Above o/s/f drive shaft.

Pass 8 Jan 2025 117,222 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 116,406 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 115,669 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 114,683 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 110,933 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 104,901 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner C.V. boot signs of grease

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Aug 2019 104,901 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner C.V. boot signs of grease

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 92,201 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 81,465 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2017 81,465 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded rear section of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded rear section of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 70,432 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 61,657 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 51,166 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 49,921 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 43,281 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 37,437 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 30,355 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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WR08 HFV is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 WR08 HFV, 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 WR08 HFV registered?

WR08 HFV is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 22 April 2008.

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