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FE08 GDV

2008 Toyota Avensis

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,299 mi
Last recorded128,299 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE08 GDV
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2025 128,299 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened arms also corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 124,510 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all rear suspension components corroded.

Fail 26 Jan 2024 124,507 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all rear suspension components corroded.

Pass 21 Jan 2023 121,359 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

reverse lamp inop

Pass 15 Feb 2022 117,943 miles

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

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

reverse lamp inop

Fail 12 Feb 2022 117,943 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

reverse lamp inop

Pass 18 Jan 2021 113,978 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 111,497 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 106,005 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 99,810 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 92,452 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 83,771 miles

front wipers smearing slightly

Fail 27 Jan 2016 83,771 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

front wipers smearing slightly

Pass 31 Jan 2015 75,760 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 68,787 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2014 68,787 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 26 Jan 2013 59,617 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2013 59,617 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 51,727 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 38,486 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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FE08 GDV is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 2,231cc 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 FE08 GDV, 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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FE08 GDV is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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