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YA08 BNU

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

88,544 mi
Last recorded88,544 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA08 BNU
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 88,544 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2025 88,544 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 86,295 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2024 86,295 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2023 83,584 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 79,958 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 20% variance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 71,234 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 63,902 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 63,902 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2019 50,828 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 45,925 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 38,929 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 30,967 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 30,967 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 23,357 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 16,712 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 11,038 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 10,446 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 8,497 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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YA08 BNU is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YA08 BNU, 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 YA08 BNU registered?

YA08 BNU is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is YA08 BNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YA08 BNU shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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