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GJ08 GXR

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

74,636 mi
Last recorded74,636 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 GXR
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 74,636 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 72,738 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 71,263 miles

Advise corrosion to front suspension arms and sub-frame

Advise corrosion to rear suspension arms and sub-frame

Pass 9 Nov 2022 69,163 miles

Advise corrosion to under side of vehicle

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 65,425 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2020 62,192 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2020 62,191 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 58,979 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 58,979 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 56,940 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 54,164 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 54,164 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 50,800 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 41,962 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 41,962 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 36,232 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 29,480 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 21,790 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 21,790 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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GJ08 GXR is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 GJ08 GXR, 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 GJ08 GXR registered?

GJ08 GXR is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 11 March 2008.

Is GJ08 GXR safe to buy?

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