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WU08 HEJ

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

212,816 mi
Last recorded212,816 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU08 HEJ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2023 212,816 miles

General under body and component corrosion

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 202,868 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2022 202,864 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

long travel service brake pedal

Pass 17 Feb 2021 189,805 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 181,170 miles

Engine oil leaks

Front brake discs wear lipped/corroded - pads are good

Slight scuffing on n/side rear seatbelt

Pass 7 Feb 2019 160,860 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 17 Jan 2019 159,863 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 140,159 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 140,159 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 119,259 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 30 Jan 2017 119,259 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Feb 2016 94,181 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn to limit

Pass 4 Mar 2015 73,946 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 72,130 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2013 56,131 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 47,158 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 39,711 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 30,140 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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WU08 HEJ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WU08 HEJ, 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 WU08 HEJ registered?

WU08 HEJ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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