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GK08 ZXT

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

158,776 mi
Last recorded158,776 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK08 ZXT
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 158,776 miles

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

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

underbody surface rust

Pass 18 Apr 2025 151,145 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 145,685 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2024 145,685 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 133,018 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Apr 2023 133,018 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 115,707 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front 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 23 Apr 2021 103,327 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 101,097 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2020 101,097 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 93,960 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 93,960 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 87,888 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 87,888 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 78,130 miles

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

OSR light unit has water ingress inside lamp unit

Fail 3 Feb 2017 78,130 miles

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

OSR light unit has water ingress inside lamp unit

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 66,415 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 66,415 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Feb 2015 55,490 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 18 Feb 2014 45,611 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 45,611 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 36,848 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 36,848 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 28,718 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 21,745 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 ZXT is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 GK08 ZXT, 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 GK08 ZXT registered?

GK08 ZXT is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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