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GD08 RUY

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

198,265 mi
Last recorded198,265 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD08 RUY
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 198,265 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

suspension arms/links/rods etc corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2026 198,262 miles

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

Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

suspension arms/links/rods etc corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2025 185,668 miles

underside corrodid

Fail 27 Jan 2025 185,666 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

underside corrodid

Pass 25 Jan 2024 173,307 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2024 173,303 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 160,404 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 145,988 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 134,623 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Trailing arm ball joint boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low central tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Trailing arm ball joint boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2021 134,622 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 35% imbalance during application (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Trailing arm ball joint boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low central tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Trailing arm ball joint boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. lower effort O/S/R (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 127,819 miles

Central Front Handbrake travel high

Central Rear Exhaust heat shield rattling

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2019 113,412 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ADVSE VERY EARLY REPLACEMENT. 205/50 ZR17 95Y KUMHO. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50 ZR17 95Y KUMHO. ADVISE VERY EARLY REPLACEMENT. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jan 2019 113,412 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ADVSE VERY EARLY REPLACEMENT. 205/50 ZR17 95Y KUMHO. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50 ZR17 95Y KUMHO. ADVISE VERY EARLY REPLACEMENT. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 101,263 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 101,263 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened heavily corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened heavily corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 May 2017 94,403 miles

front brake discs slightly pitted on inner faces

tow bar damaged

unable to inspect outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2016 86,498 miles

front tyres slightly wearing on edges

unable to inspect outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Jun 2015 75,590 miles

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

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

lip on front brake discs. unable to inspect outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Jun 2014 66,000 miles

engine covers and sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 11 Jun 2013 53,644 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 47,156 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 37,105 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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GD08 RUY is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GD08 RUY, 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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GD08 RUY is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 22 August 2008.

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