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YB08 DDU

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,500 mi
Last recorded162,500 miles
Recorded on28 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB08 DDU
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2019 162,500 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2018 149,449 miles

FRONT CHASSIS/SUSPENSION HAS LIGHT SURFACE CORROSION

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE SHOWING SIGNS OF CRACKING ON OUTER EDGE

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE SHOWING SIGNS OF CRACKING ON OUTER EDGE

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 4 May 2018 149,449 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

FRONT CHASSIS/SUSPENSION HAS LIGHT SURFACE CORROSION

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE SHOWING SIGNS OF CRACKING ON OUTER EDGE

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE SHOWING SIGNS OF CRACKING ON OUTER EDGE

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 May 2017 144,117 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 144,117 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 27 May 2016 125,715 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 108,935 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 May 2015 108,935 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 91,867 miles

slight wear felt in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 15 May 2013 78,418 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 May 2013 78,481 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 May 2011 50,074 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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YB08 DDU is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YB08 DDU, 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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YB08 DDU is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 18 June 2008.

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