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YG08 YCU

2008 Toyota Avensis

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

153,685 mi
Last recorded153,685 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 YCU
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 153,685 miles

BOTH HEADLAMP LENS OPAQUE

O/S/F SUBFRAME BRACKET CORRODED

O/S/R PARK BRAKE LOW EFFORT

Pass 15 Aug 2024 151,582 miles

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

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

Steering slightly heavy.

Fail 14 Aug 2024 151,575 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Steering slightly heavy.

Pass 19 Aug 2023 149,326 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 144,458 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2022 144,458 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 134,451 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 128,540 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 123,218 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 114,887 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 106,672 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 99,734 miles

both rear tyres have age related cracks

Pass 24 Sep 2015 92,468 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 82,942 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 72,773 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 72,773 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside front tyre worn on edges

Nearside wing mirror glass insecure

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

Offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 23 Nov 2012 66,812 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 23 Nov 2011 61,594 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 42,445 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 42,445 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 YCU is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YCU, 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 YCU registered?

YG08 YCU is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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