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YA08 OXF

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

159,534 mi
Last recorded159,534 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Mar 2026 159,534 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 153,690 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 146,703 miles

corrosion underneath

Fail 5 Mar 2024 146,697 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/50R17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

corrosion underneath

Pass 3 Mar 2023 140,407 miles

front number plate poor

n/s repeater weak

o/s/r tyre getting low

Pass 1 Mar 2022 131,626 miles

both front tyres worn inner edge

n/s/r tyre getting low

Pass 3 Mar 2021 120,200 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 116,222 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

man light on

Fail 9 Mar 2020 116,222 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

both front tyres worn on edges

man light on

Pass 21 Feb 2019 104,875 miles

both rear facing panels rusty

Pass 10 Mar 2018 94,021 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 94,021 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 84,162 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 93,734 miles
Fail 28 May 2016 93,734 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 65,200 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 57,540 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 45,318 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 37,414 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 27,438 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 OXF is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OXF, 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 OXF registered?

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

Is YA08 OXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YA08 OXF shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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