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YB08 DKE

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

207,268 mi
Last recorded207,268 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 207,268 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2025 207,268 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 203,972 miles

Brake pedal pulsating at low speed

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Dec 2024 203,958 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor to sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal pulsating at low speed

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 199,710 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 196,976 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 193,721 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust hangers corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

General corrosion to suspension components

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Sill corroded

Offside Sill corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2021 193,612 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust hangers corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

General corrosion to suspension components

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Sill corroded

Offside Sill corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 190,690 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. loose (1.4.2 (a) (i))

prescribe areas corroded underside

Pass 19 Dec 2019 187,766 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear inner sills & various parts of chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 172,436 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 18 Dec 2017 153,463 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 153,463 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2016 129,090 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2016 129,090 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 101,814 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 101,814 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 76,237 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 52,927 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 52,927 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 31,072 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 28,543 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 22,306 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 DKE is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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

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