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YL57 NYU

2008 Toyota Avensis

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

148,389 mi
Last recorded148,389 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL57 NYU
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 148,389 miles
Fail 5 May 2026 148,372 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front - rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2025 142,208 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 May 2025 142,204 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2024 137,535 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 May 2024 137,535 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure also cut to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 May 2023 131,372 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust heat shield near fuel tank slightly loose

Fail 3 May 2023 131,372 miles

Front Position lamp not working both front sidelights not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust heat shield near fuel tank slightly loose

Pass 10 May 2022 125,724 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 May 2021 120,135 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 116,216 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear flexi joint (1.1.11 (c))

Sill covers fitted

Fail 16 Jun 2020 116,215 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear at rear flexi joint (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Screw ()

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear flexi joint (1.1.11 (c))

Sill covers fitted

Pass 1 May 2019 110,489 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 110,470 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 8 May 2018 104,748 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 95,881 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside rear light unit damaged

Pass 26 Jan 2015 84,251 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear light unit damaged

Pass 23 Jan 2014 72,782 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear light unit damaged

Pass 25 Jan 2013 61,843 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear wing and door damaged

offside rear light unit cracked

Pass 30 Jan 2012 50,277 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jan 2011 37,009 miles

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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YL57 NYU is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YL57 NYU, 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 YL57 NYU registered?

YL57 NYU is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 7 February 2008.

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