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YL57 PSY

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

179,540 mi
Last recorded179,540 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL57 PSY
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 179,540 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and nearside rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and nearside rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2024 167,629 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and nearside rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear subframe corroded

age related general corrosion notice and advice

Pass 21 Dec 2023 155,344 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Dec 2023 155,245 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 140,908 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 131,642 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 131,642 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 124,623 miles

Front ball joint dust covers perished nearside+offside

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

prescribed areas and all suspension components generally corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2019 112,072 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 103,450 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 20 Apr 2018 103,450 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 95,982 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 95,982 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 88,157 miles

both front wishbone arms in poor condition

child seat fitted in rear

engine cover fitted

Fail 7 Dec 2015 88,157 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Braking system leaking to rear (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both front wishbone arms in poor condition

child seat fitted in rear

engine cover fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2014 82,881 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Jan 2014 77,258 miles

Both front tyres wearing low on edges

Pass 21 Jan 2013 70,345 miles

Both rear tyres worn down to tread wear indicators (3mm)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 63,706 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 63,706 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 63,527 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 63,527 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2010 57,969 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 PSY is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 PSY, 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 PSY registered?

YL57 PSY is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 17 January 2008.

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