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FE08 GFY

2008 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

177,966 mi
Last recorded177,966 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 177,966 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 WORN AND PITTED. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed DRIVERS. (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge PERISHED AND CUTS IN TREAD. 215/50 17. (5.2.3 (e))

PARKING BRAKE LEVER HAS LITTLE RESERVE TRAVEL.

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess X2 NSR/OSR RECOMMEND REPLACEMENTS. (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 WORN AND PITTED. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement X2 NSR/OSR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2026 177,923 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working IN MIRROR. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 WORN AND PITTED. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed DRIVERS. (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge PERISHED AND CUTS IN TREAD. 215/50 17. (5.2.3 (e))

PARKING BRAKE LEVER HAS LITTLE RESERVE TRAVEL.

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess X2 NSR/OSR RECOMMEND REPLACEMENTS. (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 WORN AND PITTED. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement X2 NSR/OSR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 167,418 miles

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

n/s side repeater light out put low

not able to fully check rear metal brake pipes due to under covers

Fail 1 Apr 2025 167,378 miles

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

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

n/s side repeater light out put low

not able to fully check rear metal brake pipes due to under covers

Pass 8 Apr 2024 155,013 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Apr 2024 154,937 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 141,323 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s rear .Closer inspection recommended view restricted by rear wing under covers (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215 50 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Apr 2023 141,246 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s rear .Closer inspection recommended view restricted by rear wing under covers (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215 50 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 127,390 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s rear closer inspection recommended (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre cut in tread 215 55 17 ()

Pass 13 Apr 2021 116,590 miles

corrosion to under body and components

nail in n/s rear tyre tread

o/s and n/s rear metal brake pipes appear corroded unable to fully inspect wheel removal recommended for closer inspection

Pass 6 Apr 2020 109,327 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges (tracking?) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 6 Apr 2020 109,327 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges (tracking?) (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 97,373 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 88,068 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 78,536 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 67,876 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 57,644 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 48,554 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 40,859 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 33,942 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 25,717 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 GFY is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 2,231cc 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 FE08 GFY, 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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What year was FE08 GFY registered?

FE08 GFY is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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