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YG08 YCV

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

163,812 mi
Last recorded163,812 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 YCV
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2024 163,812 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 161,660 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2023 161,653 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 161,451 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2022 161,442 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 160,422 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 149,709 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker lower mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 141,783 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 132,566 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 132,560 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 124,135 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 116,839 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 107,751 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 101,308 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 101,308 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 95,315 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 88,323 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 88,323 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 76,163 miles

front brake discs pitted

rear brake discs pitted

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 YCV is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YCV, 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 YCV registered?

YG08 YCV is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 7 April 2008.

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The MOT history for YG08 YCV shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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