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DG08 GYF

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

180,133 mi
Last recorded180,133 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 GYF
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 180,133 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 170,335 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2023 154,551 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2023 154,551 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 141,315 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 127,193 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 113,141 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 110,435 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 102,217 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 97,555 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 92,067 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Mar 2017 92,066 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 83,646 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 74,934 miles

Child seats fitted n/s/f & o/s/r

Fail 27 Feb 2015 74,934 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Child seats fitted n/s/f & o/s/r

Pass 14 Mar 2014 66,953 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 62,211 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 62,211 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 52,092 miles

chiled seat on n.s.r unable to test seat belt

Fail 9 Mar 2012 52,069 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

chiled seat on n.s.r unable to test seat belt

Pass 11 Mar 2011 38,327 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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DG08 GYF is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DG08 GYF, 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 DG08 GYF registered?

DG08 GYF is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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