2008 Toyota Avensis 2.2L Diesel · WM08 AVU
2008 Toyota Avensis (2.2L, diesel). First registered 01 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 165,019 miles. MOT expired on 05 Feb 2026.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA AVENSIS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Feb 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 165,019 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WM08 AVU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/02/2025
- 165,019 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WM08 AVU 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 (WM08 AVU) between October 2021 and February 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 February 2025 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 (18 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 40 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: “Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.
WM08 AVU Mileage History
- 12/10/2021149,914 mi
- 12/10/2022153,312 mi+3,398 mi
- 13/10/2022153,312 mi
- 06/10/2023162,579 mi+9,267 mi
- 06/02/2025165,019 mi+2,440 mi
Average of roughly 4,548 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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