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YD08 TCV

2008 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2018
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

148,424 mi
Last recorded148,424 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2017
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD08 TCV
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2017 148,424 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides and also slightly lipped (3.5.1i)

Headlamps cloudy

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

engine cover is fitted

the vehicle is presented in wet condition

Fail 2 Feb 2017 148,424 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides and also slightly lipped (3.5.1i)

Headlamps cloudy

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

engine cover is fitted

the vehicle is presented in wet condition

Pass 14 Dec 2015 130,734 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 130,734 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 121,538 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 Jul 2014 120,844 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 4 May 2013 118,319 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 115,567 miles

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 105,886 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 105,886 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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 TCV is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 TCV, 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 TCV registered?

YD08 TCV is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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