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YE08 NRU

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

371,075 mi
Last recorded371,075 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE08 NRU
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2023 371,075 miles

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 349,967 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened - ( slight ) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated worn - ( play ) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened suspension arm bushes worn - ( slight ) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured - ( nearside slight ) (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play - ( corroded ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front and rear - ( all suspension ball joints dust cover are worn ) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear and front - ( all track rods ball joints dust covers are worn ) (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn close to legal limit/worn on edge - ( worn / limit ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective all - ( worn ) (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2022 349,962 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Offside Front Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen - ( blocked ) (3.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened - ( slight ) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated worn - ( play ) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened suspension arm bushes worn - ( slight ) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play - ( corroded ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front and rear - ( all suspension ball joints dust cover are worn ) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear and front - ( all track rods ball joints dust covers are worn ) (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn close to legal limit/worn on edge - ( worn / limit ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective all - ( worn ) (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 329,748 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ALL SUSPENSION PARTS CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 329,748 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working SIDE LIGHT (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ALL SUSPENSION PARTS CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 300,638 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 272,919 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 247,809 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 221,707 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 203,680 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 178,936 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 154,020 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 123,507 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 92,901 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 92,900 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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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YE08 NRU is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YE08 NRU, 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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YE08 NRU is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 21 April 2008.

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