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YF08 UVX

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

168,532 mi
Last recorded168,532 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF08 UVX
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2019 168,532 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2019 168,532 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 154,651 miles

Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened both front drop links (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off front (0.1 (a))

under body slightly corroded

Fail 30 Jun 2018 154,651 miles

Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened both front drop links (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off front (0.1 (a))

Stop lamp(s) not working both rear (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

under body slightly corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2017 141,700 miles

Front both tyres worn smooth on outer edges

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 129,805 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 113,404 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 96,342 miles

rear pads getting low

Fail 7 Jul 2014 96,342 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2013 76,485 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 58,227 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 43,765 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 UVX is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UVX, 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 UVX registered?

YF08 UVX is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 21 May 2008.

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