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YL08 AYZ

2008 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2015
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,899 mi
Last recorded134,899 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2014
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL08 AYZ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2014 134,899 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 Aug 2012 80,478 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 57,422 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front brake disc is worn slightly

nearside rear brake disc is worn slightly

offside front brake disc is worn slightly

offside rear brake disc is worn slightly

Fail 2 Aug 2011 57,422 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front brake disc is worn slightly

nearside rear brake disc is worn slightly

offside front brake disc is worn slightly

offside rear brake disc is worn slightly

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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YL08 AYZ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YL08 AYZ, 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 YL08 AYZ registered?

YL08 AYZ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 12 August 2008.

Is YL08 AYZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL08 AYZ shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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