2008 Dodge Avenger 2.0L Petrol · MY56 DGE
2008 Dodge Avenger (2.0L, petrol). First registered 06 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 131,496 miles. MOT valid until 17 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- DODGE AVENGER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,496 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MY56 DGE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/09/2026
- 131,496 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MY56 DGE 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 Dodge Avenger (MY56 DGE) between March 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 September 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: Brakes (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
MY56 DGE Mileage History
- 20/03/2024125,425 mi
- 29/08/2025125,497 mi+72 mi
- 19/09/2025125,497 mi
- 04/09/2026131,483 mi+5,986 mi
- 15/09/2026131,496 mi+13 mi
Average of roughly 2,441 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Dodge Dodge Avenger
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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- Front Lower Suspension Wishbone Bush and Ball Joint WearModerate
Sharing its front suspension layout with the Chrysler Sebring, the Avenger's lower control arm bushes and press-fit ball joints degrade rapidly on British road surfaces. The voided rubber in the rear compliance bush tears under lateral cornering force and braking loads, while the ball joint develops dangerous axial free play. Worn suspension arms cause front-end clattering over potholes, a vague steering centre-point, and MOT test rejection for excessive play in steering and suspension joints.
- 2.0 CRD Turbocharger Intercooler Hose Split and Boost LossModerate
The 2.0-litre CRD diesel engine features rubber and silicone charge air hoses connecting the turbocharger, front-mounted intercooler, and intake manifold. Oil contamination from the crankcase breather coupled with high boost pressure leads to degradation of the rubber wall, causing the lower intercooler boost hose to split along its underside bend. When boost leaks, the engine loses manifold pressure, generating a loud rushing air hiss, triggering black exhaust smoke under acceleration, and causing the ECU to enter limp-home mode.
- Electronic Throttle Body Plastic Gear Failure (World Petrol)Moderate
On 2.0-litre and 2.4-litre World Gas petrol engines, the drive mechanism inside the electronic throttle body uses internal nylon reduction gears to actuate the butterfly valve. With age, heat fatigue and motor torque cause the delicate plastic gear teeth to strip or jam. Once the teeth shear, the throttle valve cannot open or close accurately, prompting the ECU to illuminate the lightning bolt Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) light and force the vehicle into restricted limp mode with limited engine revs.
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