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YA08 LFW

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

78,938 mi
Last recorded78,938 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA08 LFW
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2021 78,938 miles

Front sub-frame and suspension components - heavily corroded

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

Rear sub-frame and suspension components - heavily corroded

underside body corrosion - front and rear - heavy in places

Fail 26 Jan 2021 78,928 miles

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

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

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

Front sub-frame and suspension components - heavily corroded

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

Rear sub-frame and suspension components - heavily corroded

underside body corrosion - front and rear - heavy in places

Pass 21 Jan 2020 75,877 miles

Nearside Front suspension arm rusty

Offside Front suspension arm rusty

Pass 30 Jan 2019 71,399 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2019 71,344 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 67,021 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 62,586 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 62,586 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 59,748 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres cracked and perished

Pass 25 Jun 2015 54,545 miles

chips in windscreen

front brake pads low

o/s/f wheel bearing rough when rotated

Pass 21 Jun 2014 48,905 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 44,606 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 39,736 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 35,186 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 35,186 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 LFW is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LFW, 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 LFW registered?

YA08 LFW is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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