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YR08 WZG

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Gas bi-fuel 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

119,694 mi
Last recorded119,694 miles
Recorded on9 May 2018
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR08 WZG
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeGas bi-fuel
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2018 119,694 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 104,680 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 94,364 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 87,028 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 83,993 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 83,844 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 67,566 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 24 Apr 2015 67,544 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 54,772 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 41,313 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 40,510 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2014 40,510 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 32,896 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Mar 2012 22,597 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 22,592 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 14,259 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 14,259 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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 WZG is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc gas bi-fuel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YR08 WZG, 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 WZG registered?

YR08 WZG is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 2 April 2008.

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