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YF08 OTL

2008 Toyota Avensis

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

97,104 mi
Last recorded97,104 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF08 OTL
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 97,104 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2026 96,997 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 86,306 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2025 86,067 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 70,256 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2024 70,207 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2022 67,523 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Dec 2022 67,523 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 64,747 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 63,276 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 61,462 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 59,758 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 57,666 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 54,184 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 54,184 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)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 50,250 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 46,937 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Jun 2013 42,025 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 42,024 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Jun 2012 35,964 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 35,964 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 28,606 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 28,606 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 OTL is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 OTL, 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 YF08 OTL registered?

YF08 OTL is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 26 June 2008.

Is YF08 OTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF08 OTL shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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