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YG08 XZY

2008 Toyota Avensis

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

113,315 mi
Last recorded113,315 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 XZY
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 113,315 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

corrosion developing on all under vehicle mounted components

Fail 25 Oct 2025 113,315 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

corrosion developing on all under vehicle mounted components

Pass 25 Oct 2024 108,297 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 101,219 miles

general corrosion under vehicle

rear fog light switch intermittant

Fail 26 Oct 2023 101,218 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system rigid pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

general corrosion under vehicle

rear fog light switch intermittant

Pass 21 Oct 2022 98,767 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 96,141 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2021 96,141 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2020 88,023 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 81,544 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 81,544 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 77,679 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 74,113 miles

Both rear tyres showing signs of wear on the outer and inner side wall!

Pass 31 Mar 2016 71,330 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slight noise

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

Rear tyres deteriorating

Pass 20 Mar 2015 67,043 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 61,620 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 61,578 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 55,728 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2013 54,801 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front headlamp full of condensation but headlamp aim ok at time of test

Pass 29 Mar 2012 45,763 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 33,947 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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YG08 XZY is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XZY, 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 XZY registered?

YG08 XZY is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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The MOT history for YG08 XZY shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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