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WU08 ZSZ

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2019
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

157,023 mi
Last recorded157,023 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2018
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU08 ZSZ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2018 157,023 miles

Offside Front MIRROR SECURED WITH INSULATION TAPE

Fail 10 Sep 2018 157,023 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front MIRROR SECURED WITH INSULATION TAPE

Pass 17 Aug 2017 148,897 miles

drivers front outer cv boot damp,underbody components-rear brake pipe rusting

Fail 13 Jul 2017 148,891 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 147,716 miles

wipers

parking brake reserve travel just met the limitations

Pass 29 Feb 2012 132,759 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 132,759 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front discs thin

front pads low

Pass 25 Feb 2011 96,416 miles

nsr and osr tyres low

Fail 25 Feb 2011 96,416 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nsr and osr tyres low

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 ZSZ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 WU08 ZSZ, 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

How do I check the history of WU08 ZSZ?

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What year was WU08 ZSZ registered?

WU08 ZSZ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 14 March 2008.

Is WU08 ZSZ safe to buy?

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