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DV08 GFU

2008 Toyota Avensis

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

152,100 mi
Last recorded152,100 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV08 GFU
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 152,100 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2025 152,100 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 147,965 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 143,984 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2023 143,984 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 140,340 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 137,134 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess OUTER CASING WORN (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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))

Fail 4 Oct 2021 137,134 miles

Brake performance not tested DUE TO FLUID LEAK (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake cable damaged but not to excess OUTER CASING WORN (1.1.15 (a))

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 14 Sep 2020 133,977 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Sep 2020 133,977 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 128,354 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 120,432 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess OUTER CASING WORN (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 109,616 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inside edge

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outta edge

Offside Front tyre worn inside edge

Pass 11 Oct 2016 99,182 miles

Offside Front TYRE WORN ON EDGES BUT NOT SHOWING CORDS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 82,295 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 64,410 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 64,410 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 47,602 miles

o/s rear tyre cracked

Fail 5 Jul 2013 47,602 miles

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

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

o/s rear tyre cracked

Pass 25 Jun 2012 30,143 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Jun 2011 22,233 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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DV08 GFU is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DV08 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.

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DV08 GFU is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 4 July 2008.

Is DV08 GFU safe to buy?

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