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GF08 ULS

2008 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

209,224 mi
Last recorded209,224 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 ULS
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 209,224 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2024 199,287 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 189,990 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 181,408 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2022 181,407 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Sep 2021 168,225 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING INNER TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 155,045 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 137,628 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 117,352 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 117,348 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 116,542 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 115,391 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2016 114,316 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2015 113,280 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Oct 2014 104,501 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Oct 2014 104,501 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Sep 2014 101,749 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Oct 2013 86,630 miles

osf side repeater lense cracked

Pass 27 Oct 2012 66,847 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 56,891 miles

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

centre stop lamp not working (unable to dtermin if connected)

Pass 15 May 2012 56,891 miles

centre stop lamp not working (unable to dtermin if connected)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 45,045 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 44,902 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2011 42,405 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 May 2011 42,405 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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GF08 ULS is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,794cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GF08 ULS, 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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GF08 ULS is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 9 May 2008.

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