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WU58 MVS

2008 Toyota Avensis

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

211,205 mi
Last recorded211,205 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU58 MVS
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 211,205 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated TRACK ROD (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

note/rear wheel alignment looks out recommend check and adjust

Fail 6 Feb 2025 211,123 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. space saver fitted on nearside rear (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated outer track rod (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

nearside rear subframe support bracket corooded and holed

Fail 30 Jan 2025 211,098 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt toe adjustment arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension locking device missing toe adjustment arm ball joint split pin missing (5.3.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension locking device missing toe adjustment arm ball joint split pin missing (5.3.6 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. space saver fitted to nearside rear (5.2.3 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability nut and bolt fixing loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm fractured also corroded and holed (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability trailing arm incorrectly fitted (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front bumper slightly loose

Offside Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated toe adjustment arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 199,431 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2024 199,181 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp sidelights activate when service brake applied/front lights (4.2.3 (c))

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

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp brake lights activate when rear position lights are activated (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 183,769 miles

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

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

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

note/reverse lamp inoperative

Fail 14 Feb 2023 183,769 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to brake fluid leak from brakeing system (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake master cylinder below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material note/not able to fully inspect due to trim covering (1.1.11 (c))

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

note/reverse lamp inoperative

Pass 4 Jan 2022 170,665 miles

Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring some Components in the Engine Bay

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/50/17 95W (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring some Underside Components

Fail 4 Jan 2022 170,662 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Inner Wheel Arch (5.2.3 (f))

Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring some Components in the Engine Bay

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 95W (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/50/17 95W (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 95W (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/50/17 95W (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring some Underside Components

Pass 8 Jan 2021 157,782 miles

corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Pass 7 Feb 2020 147,990 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements Intermittent (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2020 147,987 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (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 Wheel Arch Liner Insecure Touching Tyre on Full Lock

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

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements Intermittent (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2020 147,864 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Lower windscreen damaged

Nearside Front inner wheel arch cover loose fouling tyre on full lock

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated went completely flat during brake roller test (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front bumper and inner wheel arch inner cover loose fouling tyre on full lock

Offside Rear bumper loose

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements intermittent on/off (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 5 Feb 2019 119,439 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 112,435 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/50/17 95W (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Mar 2018 112,435 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/50/17 95W (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Mar 2017 102,264 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine components

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2016 93,702 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 87,324 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 76,018 miles

O/s/r brake sticking on binding slightly.

Fail 4 Aug 2014 76,018 miles

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

O/s/r brake sticking on binding slightly.

Pass 8 Aug 2013 63,654 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 47,635 miles

front wipers smearing slightly

Pass 15 Aug 2011 35,038 miles

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

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

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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WU58 MVS is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WU58 MVS, 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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WU58 MVS is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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