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YA08 FVW

2008 Toyota Avensis

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

90,370 mi
Last recorded90,370 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA08 FVW
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2024 90,370 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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))

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

Fail 3 Jul 2024 90,352 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded by join to to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 87,184 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 86,101 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 82,351 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2021 82,330 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 79,752 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2020 79,752 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut Outer Sidewall, Cords Visible. 205/55V16. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 77,235 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 77,235 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Jul 2019 77,227 miles

Brake performance not tested rear brake leaking fluid (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jul 2018 73,917 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 69,248 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 62,654 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 62,654 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 58,513 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 52,685 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 46,096 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 37,923 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 33,733 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 FVW is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YA08 FVW, 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 YA08 FVW registered?

YA08 FVW is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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