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YG08 YDM

2008 Toyota Avensis

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

237,880 mi
Last recorded237,880 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2018
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2018 237,880 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt ns/os (2.2.C.1c)

Front Wipers Smearing On Screen

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer Shoulder Wear (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Wheel Has Slight Restrictive Movement

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Bumper Slightly Damaged

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured ns/os (1.4.A.2f)

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed Drivers (5.2.2b)

Slight Oil Leak

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

coil spring corroded Front & Rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 Jan 2018 237,880 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt ns/os (2.2.C.1c)

Front Wipers Smearing On Screen

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer Shoulder Wear (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Wheel Has Slight Restrictive Movement

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Bumper Slightly Damaged

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured ns/os (1.4.A.2f)

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed Drivers (5.2.2b)

Slight Oil Leak

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

coil spring corroded Front & Rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 222,023 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 205,808 miles

front discs wearing thin

Pass 18 Feb 2015 182,509 miles

Both front wipers smearing windscreen

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Feb 2015 182,509 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Both front wipers smearing windscreen

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2014 155,655 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 155,655 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 135,052 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 135,052 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

some of the rear side lights inop

Fail 22 May 2012 120,346 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 May 2012 120,346 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 89,998 miles

front number plate cracked - still secure

Fail 28 Apr 2011 89,998 miles

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

front number plate cracked - still secure

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 YDM is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YDM, 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 YDM registered?

YG08 YDM is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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