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YF08 WDA

2008 Toyota Avensis

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2025
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

110,697 mi
Last recorded110,697 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Fail 4 Mar 2025 110,697 miles

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle offside working better than nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill back holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened both sides holed at shock mounting bracket and remainder badly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides heavily corroded but not holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear tie bars (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavily corroded but not holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 102,566 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight travel in footbrake pedal

Fail 19 Jan 2024 102,499 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

travel in footbrake pedal

Pass 16 Jan 2023 100,512 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Dec 2022 100,481 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 97,852 miles

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

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 20 Dec 2021 97,756 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracked to cords on inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 23 Dec 2020 95,303 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2020 95,288 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 89,309 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 83,470 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 83,470 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 May 2017 79,122 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted.

Engine managment light on.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Traction control light on.

Fail 24 May 2017 79,088 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers & undertrays fitted.

Engine managment light on.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Traction control light on.

Pass 25 May 2016 74,908 miles

Engine covers fitted.

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

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

Fail 25 May 2016 74,908 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/50/17. (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted.

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

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

Pass 22 May 2015 70,550 miles

Advise engine managment light on.

Advise offside & nearside rear tyres worn on inside edges.

Fail 14 May 2015 70,362 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Advise engine managment light on.

Advise offside & nearside rear tyres worn on inside edges.

Pass 3 Jun 2014 66,206 miles

Advise offside rear & nearside rear tyres worn on inside edges.

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 62,323 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Jun 2013 62,323 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2012 57,366 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 57,366 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2011 44,137 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 WDA is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 WDA, 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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YF08 WDA is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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