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BP08 GAX

2008 Toyota Avensis

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

167,353 mi
Last recorded167,353 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2018
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP08 GAX
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2018 167,353 miles

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2018 167,353 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

UNABLE TO FULLY TEST NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE PIPE BEHIND ARCH LINER

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2017 156,325 miles

nearside rear brake pipe corroded to hose

Fail 13 Sep 2017 156,324 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake performance not tested all hydraulic, handbrake readings tested pass (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking brake pipe (3.6.A.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

UNABLE TO FULLY TEST NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE PIPE BEHIND ARCH LINER

UNABLE TO TEST BRAKES UNDER PRESSURE

nearside rear brake pipe corroded to hose

Pass 2 Sep 2016 143,489 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 128,384 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

uneven wear both rear tyres

Fail 8 Sep 2015 128,384 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

uneven wear both rear tyres

Pass 17 Sep 2014 113,448 miles

nearside front tyre worn low on inner edge

slight damage on nearside front wheel inner rim

Fail 17 Sep 2014 113,448 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake pads worn low

nearside front tyre worn low on inner edge

slight damage on nearside front wheel inner rim

Pass 17 Sep 2013 99,938 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front inner wheel rims damaged

Pass 18 Sep 2012 83,127 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre worn low on central tread

Fail 18 Sep 2012 83,127 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

hand brake travel near limit

nearside front tyre worn low on central tread

Pass 21 Sep 2011 67,879 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2011 67,869 miles

front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

How Reliable is the Toyota Avensis?

Based on 3,497,866 MOT tests across 274,257 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
7,477
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
274,257
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 106,316
position lamp(s) not working 82,254
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 59,558
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 49,676
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,472
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BP08 GAX is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2008 Toyota Avensis models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 88,180 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota Avensis fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 106,316 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BP08 GAX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Avensis typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 18 years old, this Toyota Avensis is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BP08 GAX is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 30 July 2008.

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