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YD08 VLZ

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2025
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

96,620 mi
Last recorded96,620 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD08 VLZ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2024 96,620 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 92,276 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 88,209 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 84,669 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 79,616 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

near side rear tyre slight side wall damage

Pass 25 Jul 2019 74,113 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 66,801 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 60,821 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 60,807 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 50,696 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 39,178 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 27,860 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 26,097 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 21,457 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 17,724 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 12,267 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 VLZ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 VLZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YD08 VLZ registered?

YD08 VLZ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is YD08 VLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD08 VLZ shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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