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FL08 GDV

2008 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

241,433 mi
Last recorded241,433 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL08 GDV
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 241,433 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2025 241,411 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2025 241,391 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 215,811 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2024 215,795 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 188,669 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2023 188,656 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 186,519 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2023 186,417 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 172,753 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 155,156 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 154,802 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 134,523 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 134,101 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 75,705 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

offside front tyre has damage to outer sideall

Pass 15 Jan 2014 69,441 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

nearside front wishbone arm corroded

offside front wishbone arm corroded

rear disc in poor condition

Pass 17 Jan 2013 62,321 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 51,154 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 43,244 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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FL08 GDV is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 FL08 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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What year was FL08 GDV registered?

FL08 GDV is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 11 March 2008.

Is FL08 GDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL08 GDV shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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