2008 Toyota Avensis 2.3L Diesel · SL08 YWR
2008 Toyota Avensis (2.3L, diesel). First registered 01 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 193,358 miles. MOT valid until 10 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA AVENSIS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 193,358 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SL08 YWR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/07/2026
- 193,358 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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SL08 YWR Mileage History
- 23/06/2023171,245 mi
- 05/08/2024179,632 mi+8,387 mi
- 12/08/2024179,644 mi+12 mi
- 01/08/2025187,576 mi+7,932 mi
- 14/07/2026193,358 mi+5,782 mi
Average of roughly 7,230 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SL08 YWR 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 (SL08 YWR) between June 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 July 2026 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: Suspension (7 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
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