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WV58 ETR

2008 Toyota Avensis

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

172,841 mi
Last recorded172,841 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV58 ETR
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2020 172,841 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2019 159,257 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 159,257 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2018 146,334 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Stabiliser link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 26 May 2018 146,334 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Stabiliser link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 134,741 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 117,216 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 117,216 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 104,559 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Jul 2015 104,559 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jul 2014 73,667 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 48,874 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Jul 2013 48,874 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jul 2013 48,439 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 37,620 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 27,930 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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WV58 ETR is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 WV58 ETR, 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 WV58 ETR registered?

WV58 ETR is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 27 November 2008.

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