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GK08 NLU

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

200,862 mi
Last recorded200,862 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK08 NLU
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2026 200,862 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2025 185,260 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2024 177,835 miles

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2023 176,068 miles

front +rear suspension components rusted

Fail 29 May 2023 176,068 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel excessive reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and nearside front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

front +rear suspension components rusted

Pass 9 May 2022 164,450 miles
Fail 7 May 2022 164,448 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2021 161,602 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 May 2021 161,602 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 158,408 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 141,173 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2018 117,982 miles

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

Front Front discs worn

Pass 1 Apr 2017 101,231 miles

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)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 82,679 miles

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

Rear Rear brake discs worn

Pass 27 Mar 2015 60,429 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/S/R tyre perished

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2014 50,664 miles

rear tyres perished

rear tyres wearing edges

Pass 5 Apr 2013 45,634 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 45,625 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 36,973 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 28,405 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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GK08 NLU is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 GK08 NLU, 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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GK08 NLU is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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