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YG08 SZY

2008 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

193,984 mi
Last recorded193,984 miles
Recorded on14 May 2021
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 SZY
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2021 193,984 miles

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Dent on leading edge of wheel arch.

Rear fog lamp switch a little faulty but still functional.

Pass 1 Apr 2020 177,424 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

outersill not fuly check body skirt fitted

Fail 1 Apr 2020 177,424 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

outersill not fuly check body skirt fitted

Pass 10 Apr 2019 154,452 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

covers fitted not allowing full inspection

o/s/r outer arc slightly damanged

underbody corrosion

Fail 10 Apr 2019 154,451 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both main (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

covers fitted not allowing full inspection

o/s/r outer arc slightly damanged

underbody corrosion

Pass 7 Apr 2018 125,960 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2018 125,244 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 95,768 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d-bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d-bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 78,627 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 63,037 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 46,990 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Feb 2013 37,792 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

off side rear wall has cut in side wall

Pass 16 Feb 2013 37,792 miles

off side rear wall has cut in side wall

Pass 13 Feb 2012 28,891 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 21,519 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 21,519 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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YG08 SZY is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YG08 SZY, 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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YG08 SZY is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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