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YE08 WAU

2008 Toyota Avensis

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

139,935 mi
Last recorded139,935 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE08 WAU
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 139,935 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 138,614 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 137,767 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 136,330 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 133,913 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2021 133,913 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 131,792 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 125,354 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 125,354 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 7 May 2019 125,354 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 118,019 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 118,019 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 2 May 2017 110,190 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 102,270 miles

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

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

Fail 24 May 2016 102,270 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2015 93,436 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 83,164 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 73,380 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 73,380 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 May 2012 61,385 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 48,501 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 May 2011 48,501 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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YE08 WAU is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YE08 WAU, 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 YE08 WAU registered?

YE08 WAU is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 29 May 2008.

Is YE08 WAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE08 WAU shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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