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YG08 WSO

2008 Toyota Avensis

Red Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

125,377 mi
Last recorded125,377 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 WSO
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2022 125,377 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 115,582 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 115,582 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 113,848 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 113,847 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 110,610 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 103,741 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 103,737 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 96,727 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 93,132 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 93,130 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 85,816 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 71,899 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 61,289 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 50,054 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

front tyre's wearing inner edge's

Pass 5 Mar 2012 43,293 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 39,291 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 39,287 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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 WSO is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Red with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YG08 WSO, 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 YG08 WSO registered?

YG08 WSO is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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