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YD08 ZNZ

2008 Toyota Avensis

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

173,050 mi
Last recorded173,050 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD08 ZNZ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 173,050 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 165,474 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 13 Jan 2025 165,466 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 154,826 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 139,684 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2024 139,658 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 139,436 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

surface corrosion at rear

Pass 17 Jul 2023 125,828 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 111,790 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2023 111,780 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 101,854 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 89,642 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 77,915 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 77,915 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 64,407 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 61,166 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 61,165 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2017 56,375 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Feb 2016 52,665 miles

n/s/f tyre worn off on outer edge

rear seat belts not checked child seats fitted

Pass 14 Feb 2015 49,874 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2014 47,604 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 41,001 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2013 41,001 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 32,991 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 24,295 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 ZNZ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 ZNZ, 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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YD08 ZNZ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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