2008 Toyota Avensis 2.0L Diesel · SA08 MMF
2008 Toyota Avensis (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 155,555 miles. MOT expired on 23 Feb 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA AVENSIS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Feb 2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (28 Feb 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 155,555 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.
SA08 MMF Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 24/02/2023
- 155,555 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SA08 MMF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Toyota Avensis (SA08 MMF) between January 2022 and February 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 February 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 pin or bush excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 52% (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
SA08 MMF Mileage History
- 20/01/2022148,574 mi
- 27/01/2023155,553 mi+6,979 mi
- 24/02/2023155,555 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 6,372 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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