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YB08 DKD

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

285,181 mi
Last recorded285,181 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2018
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB08 DKD
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2018 285,181 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 236,663 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 227,395 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 227,323 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 188,341 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 165,563 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 165,563 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 7 Apr 2014 149,341 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 149,340 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 119,234 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 108,165 miles

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)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 106,103 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2011 106,103 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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 DKD is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DKD, 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 DKD is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 9 June 2008.

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