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YD08 SHZ

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

143,589 mi
Last recorded143,589 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD08 SHZ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2024 143,589 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear suspension and subframe corroded and covered with underseal

Pass 9 Feb 2023 137,551 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 132,411 miles

Heavy corrosion to underneath and suspension components.

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

Fail 23 Feb 2022 132,411 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Heavy corrosion to underneath and suspension components.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 125,841 miles

Heavy corrosion to underneath and suspension components.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2021 125,831 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear, at rear. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Heavy corrosion to underneath and suspension components.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

o/s/r tyre badly perished.

Pass 24 Feb 2020 121,288 miles

Corrosion to underneath suspension and body.

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 115,360 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 106,716 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 98,115 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 90,200 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 81,357 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Fail 27 Feb 2015 81,321 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 5 Mar 2014 73,710 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 60,462 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 46,615 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 46,615 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 35,546 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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YD08 SHZ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SHZ, 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 SHZ registered?

YD08 SHZ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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