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WU08 ZPE

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

117,363 mi
Last recorded117,363 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU08 ZPE
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 117,363 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both fronts (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2025 105,472 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2025 105,328 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 94,097 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 78,553 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both close to limit perished 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 64,043 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin STRONG ADVISORY (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin STRONG ADVISORY (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 53,079 miles

both front lower suspension arms corroded

front brake pads worn low

o/s/r, n/s/r metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2021 53,079 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front lower suspension arms corroded

both rear tyres worn on inner edges, perished and cracked

front brake pads worn low

o/s/r, n/s/r metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2020 42,734 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 38,091 miles

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

corrosion through out

Pass 12 Feb 2018 35,607 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 31,851 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 28,201 miles

nsf tyre low

nsr tyre low

object in osr tyre

osf tyre getting low

Pass 23 Feb 2015 25,245 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 21,582 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 18,380 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 15,391 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 12,251 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 ZPE is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 ZPE, 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 WU08 ZPE registered?

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

Is WU08 ZPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU08 ZPE shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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