2008 Toyota Avensis 2.0L Diesel · FM57 VVA
2008 Toyota Avensis (2.0L, diesel). First registered 15 Jan 2008. Recorded mileage 185,029 miles. MOT expired on 09 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA AVENSIS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 185,029 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FM57 VVA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/05/2025
- 185,029 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FM57 VVA 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 (FM57 VVA) between May 2023 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
FM57 VVA Mileage History
- 11/05/2023175,045 mi
- 03/06/2024180,586 mi+5,541 mi
- 03/06/2024180,586 mi
- 22/05/2025185,029 mi+4,443 mi
- 22/05/2025185,029 mi
Average of roughly 4,912 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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