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YF08 FBL

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

110,058 mi
Last recorded110,058 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF08 FBL
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 110,058 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle corroded underneath

Pass 24 Jul 2025 106,696 miles

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

Rear vehicle structure corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2025 106,696 miles

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

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

Rear vehicle structure corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2024 103,470 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underseal all on underside of the vehicle

Fail 19 Jul 2024 103,456 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underseal all on underside of the vehicle

Pass 17 Jul 2023 99,174 miles

under surface corrossion

Pass 23 Jul 2022 94,112 miles

UNDER CAR SURFACE CORRODED

Pass 26 Jul 2021 90,415 miles

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

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

under body suspension component heavy corrosion

Fail 22 Jul 2021 90,385 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

under body suspension component heavy corrosion

Pass 25 Jul 2020 87,058 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 83,910 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 83,910 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 79,155 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 75,684 miles

Centre brake light not working

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 29 Jun 2016 70,416 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2016 70,416 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 65,262 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 56,880 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 56,880 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 49,207 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 39,213 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 FBL is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YF08 FBL, 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 FBL registered?

YF08 FBL is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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