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YG08 YAO

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

162,624 mi
Last recorded162,624 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 YAO
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 162,624 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 161,365 miles

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both fronts and rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 157,795 miles

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

corrosion front and rear suspension arms

Pass 14 Jan 2022 153,794 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2022 153,793 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 148,223 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 142,393 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2019 142,393 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 132,287 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 132,287 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 121,615 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded corroded at rear by wheel arch liner (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded corroded at rear by wheel arch liner (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Jan 2018 121,615 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded corroded at rear by wheel arch liner (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded corroded at rear by wheel arch liner (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 110,996 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 110,996 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 99,728 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 99,728 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 85,997 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 85,997 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Jan 2014 70,779 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 57,699 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 43,730 miles

sidewall damage nearside front tyre

Fail 6 Feb 2012 43,730 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c) DANGEROUS

sidewall damage nearside front tyre

Fail 2 Feb 2011 33,292 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 33,292 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 YAO is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YAO, 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 YAO registered?

YG08 YAO is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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