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FE08 GDY

2008 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

139,276 mi
Last recorded139,276 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE08 GDY
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2019 139,276 miles

Both Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both Sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2019 139,276 miles

Both Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both Sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 118,435 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

boot area full

engine/underside and outer sills covers fitted

hand brake little reserve travel

Fail 16 Aug 2018 118,435 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidew3all (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

boot area full

engine/underside and outer sills covers fitted

hand brake little reserve travel

Pass 25 Aug 2017 106,536 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking on outer edge and wearing on inner edge

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all lower arms (2.4.G.1)

engine and underside covers fitted

n/s and o/s/f tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 25 Aug 2017 106,536 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted rubbing cable (3.6.B.4c)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking on outer edge and wearing on inner edge

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all lower arms (2.4.G.1)

engine and underside covers fitted

n/s and o/s/f tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 11 Aug 2016 94,660 miles

engine covers fitted

Fail 11 Aug 2016 94,660 miles

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

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

engine covers fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2015 83,560 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 83,560 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 76,918 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2013 66,779 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 66,779 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 58,934 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 50,956 miles

centre brakelight inoperative.

cut in n/s/f tyre wall

cut in o/s/f tyre wall

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 GDY is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GDY, 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 GDY is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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