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YR08 EYZ

2008 Toyota Avensis

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

165,073 mi
Last recorded165,073 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR08 EYZ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2021 165,073 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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))

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

Fail 14 Oct 2021 165,073 miles

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

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 158,896 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 158,894 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 148,088 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 134,134 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 134,134 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 122,034 miles

Both rear park brake cables damaged

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened + offside (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement + offside,front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2017 122,034 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush Rear D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Brake performance not tested Due to defects found (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both rear inner sidewalls (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking + offside (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Both rear park brake cables damaged

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened + offside (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement + offside,front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 106,142 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush + offside (2.4.G.2)

nail in offside front tyre

Pass 3 Mar 2015 97,419 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 84,596 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 74,352 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 66,440 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 54,242 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 54,242 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

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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YR08 EYZ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YR08 EYZ, 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 YR08 EYZ registered?

YR08 EYZ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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