2008 Toyota Avensis 2.0L Diesel · FE08 ODS
2008 Toyota Avensis (2.0L, diesel). First registered 18 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 109,425 miles. MOT valid until 05 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA AVENSIS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 109,425 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FE08 ODS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/08/2026
- 109,425 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FE08 ODS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Toyota Avensis (FE08 ODS) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Emissions unable to be completed excessive smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))”; “Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2”.
FE08 ODS Mileage History
- 23/08/2024106,562 mi
- 12/08/2025108,149 mi+1,587 mi
- 15/08/2025108,165 mi+16 mi
- 24/08/2026109,417 mi+1,252 mi
- 26/08/2026109,425 mi+8 mi
Average of roughly 1,427 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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