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YG08 YAY

2008 Toyota Avensis

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

150,053 mi
Last recorded150,053 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 YAY
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 150,053 miles

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

Rear suspension components corroding

Fail 30 Dec 2025 149,997 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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))

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

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

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

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

Rear suspension components corroding

Pass 15 Jan 2025 145,610 miles

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 14 Jan 2025 145,610 miles

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

Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 141,258 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear suspension arms and shockers corroding

Fail 10 Jan 2024 141,258 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear suspension arms and shockers corroding

Pass 14 Jan 2023 136,768 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 132,279 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 126,158 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 117,655 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Jun 2018 108,457 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 96,947 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Jun 2017 96,947 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 86,267 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 74,979 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 68,017 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 58,511 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 42,126 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 70,260 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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 YAY is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YAY, 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 YAY registered?

YG08 YAY is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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