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YP08 MKA

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

208,545 mi
Last recorded208,545 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP08 MKA
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2021 208,545 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2021 208,543 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2020 192,256 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 192,230 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn bush to body (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn bush to body (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 175,738 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material behind arch to rear brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement u-shaped (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material behind arch to rear brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both front tyre worn bad on inside edge

heat shield above exhaust loose back box

n/s headlight slightly dim headlight bulb not in far enough but good beam pattern

Pass 3 Nov 2018 142,249 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

slight handbrake travel

Pass 4 Nov 2017 112,331 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 81,975 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 54,854 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 39,313 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 34,311 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 28,157 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2012 22,976 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2011 15,924 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front brake discs are slightly worn,

both front tyres are showing some feathering on outer edges

Pass 25 Mar 2011 15,924 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front brake discs are slightly worn,

both front tyres are showing some feathering on outer edges

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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YP08 MKA is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YP08 MKA, 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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YP08 MKA is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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