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YF08 AVZ

2008 Toyota Avensis

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

128,863 mi
Last recorded128,863 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF08 AVZ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 128,863 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 126,787 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 124,097 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 122,444 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 120,690 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2021 120,690 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2020 118,445 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 115,447 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 113,340 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2018 113,340 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 106,723 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 106,723 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 99,875 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 92,978 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 85,072 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 71,020 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 71,019 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 57,642 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 44,120 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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YF08 AVZ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YF08 AVZ, 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 YF08 AVZ registered?

YF08 AVZ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is YF08 AVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF08 AVZ shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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