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YP08 YRX

2008 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

78,092 mi
Last recorded78,092 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP08 YRX
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 78,092 miles

Front Suspension corroded

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front wipers (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2025 72,866 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension components surface corrosion

Pass 2 Apr 2024 63,373 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All rear subframe and suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2023 54,052 miles
Fail 3 May 2023 54,052 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2021 73,250 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2021 46,161 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 44,753 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 43,503 miles

Both rear arms have cracked and perished bushes

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2018 41,586 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 May 2017 39,581 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both front (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 May 2016 35,843 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 May 2015 30,713 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 28,272 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 25,573 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 23,619 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 21,271 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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YP08 YRX is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 YRX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YP08 YRX registered?

YP08 YRX is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 29 May 2008.

Is YP08 YRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP08 YRX shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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