2008 Toyota Avensis 2.0L Diesel · MV08 JTX
2008 Toyota Avensis (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 110,874 miles. MOT expired on 23 Jul 2016. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA AVENSIS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Jul 2016
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 110,874 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
MV08 JTX Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 24/07/2015
- 110,874 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MV08 JTX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Toyota Avensis (MV08 JTX) between September 2009 and July 2015.
The record contains 11 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 24 July 2015 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Steering (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)”; “Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)”.
MV08 JTX Mileage History
- 16/09/200926,849 mi
- 16/11/201069,114 mi+42,265 mi
- 18/11/201069,120 mi+6 mi
- 27/08/2011100,220 mi+31,100 mi
- 30/01/2012118,462 mi+18,242 mi
- 31/07/2012139,370 mi+20,908 mi
- 07/01/2013161,336 mi+21,966 mi
- 02/07/2013182,478 mi+21,142 mi
- 10/09/2013191,021 mi+8,543 mi
- 07/03/2014214,804 mi+23,783 mi
- 07/03/2014214,804 mi
- 01/12/201487,852 mi-126,952 mi
- 16/07/2015110,373 mi+22,521 mi
- 24/07/2015110,874 mi+501 mi
Average of roughly 14,361 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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