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YD08 AZP

2008 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

237,535 mi
Last recorded237,535 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD08 AZP
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 237,535 miles

Rear Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2025 232,899 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front undertray hanging down but unlikely to fall off

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged incorrect glass fitted (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened all adjoining components also corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 230,073 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ns and os rear sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2023 227,664 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2023 227,662 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering locking device missing ball joint (2.1.3 (d))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 219,555 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2020 218,329 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2020 218,328 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jun 2019 204,119 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 187,940 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 176,779 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 159,508 miles

snow tyres fitted to all four wheels

Pass 9 Jun 2015 140,556 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

unable to inspect offside rear seatbelt buckle due to child seat

Fail 1 Jun 2015 140,556 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

unable to inspect offside rear seatbelt buckle due to child seat

Pass 2 Jun 2014 121,841 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear 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 20 Apr 2013 106,836 miles

front number plate deteriating

Pass 30 Mar 2012 88,092 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 88,092 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 64,594 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 64,594 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

OSF TYRE HAS SIDEWALL DAMAGE

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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YD08 AZP is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,998cc 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 YD08 AZP, 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 YD08 AZP registered?

YD08 AZP is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 4 April 2008.

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