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GD57 DXK

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,970 mi
Last recorded136,970 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2016
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD57 DXK
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2016 136,970 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front discs worn

o/s/front tyre wearing unevenly

Fail 1 Aug 2016 136,970 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front discs worn

o/s/front tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 11 Aug 2015 114,116 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 104,695 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2014 104,695 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 89,613 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 7 Feb 2013 89,613 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 27 Jan 2012 77,849 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 65,540 miles

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

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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GD57 DXK is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GD57 DXK, 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 GD57 DXK registered?

GD57 DXK is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 6 February 2008.

Is GD57 DXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for GD57 DXK shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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