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YR08 WZK

2008 Toyota Avensis

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2019
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

232,046 mi
Last recorded232,046 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2018 232,046 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 8 Mar 2018 232,046 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked split pin missing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 29 May 2014 124,166 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 86,903 miles

Nearside front tyre BADLY worn on outer edge!!

Fail 21 Nov 2012 86,896 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside front tyre BADLY worn on outer edge!!

Pass 23 Apr 2012 107,376 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 84,627 miles

N/S/F tyre worn on edge

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

O/S/F tyre worn on edge

Pass 11 Apr 2011 84,627 miles

N/S/F tyre worn on edge

O/S/F tyre worn on edge

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 WZK is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WZK, 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 WZK registered?

YR08 WZK is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 14 April 2008.

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