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CE08 GFU

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

228,101 mi
Last recorded228,101 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 GFU
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2021 228,101 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 204,586 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 204,578 miles

Sound deadening material insecure Under bonnet and at steering rack (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 192,137 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 192,110 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 182,055 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 182,016 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 167,168 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 153,150 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 20 Dec 2017 153,142 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 6 Jul 2017 139,491 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 127,000 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 126,652 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 126,652 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. adjusted aim free of charge (1.8)

Pass 10 May 2016 120,553 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 105,405 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 92,335 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 75,371 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 62,660 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 45,421 miles

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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CE08 GFU is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CE08 GFU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CE08 GFU registered?

CE08 GFU is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 26 March 2008.

Is CE08 GFU safe to buy?

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