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GL08 AXZ

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

97,437 mi
Last recorded97,437 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 AXZ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2025 97,437 miles

Underbody surface rust including suspension components & subframes

Pass 27 Mar 2024 94,064 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 91,482 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 88,200 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2022 88,190 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2021 84,425 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2020 82,512 miles

Engine bay covers and Vehicle undershields fitted obscuring some components

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH , between 2 - 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 14 Mar 2019 77,271 miles

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring some components

Vehicle undershields fitted obscuring some components

Pass 5 Apr 2018 72,657 miles

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 - 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LEGAL LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle undershields fitted obscuring some components

Pass 7 Apr 2017 67,041 miles

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring some components

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 4 Apr 2016 61,140 miles

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

vehicle undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 10 Apr 2015 55,164 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2014 49,050 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2013 42,282 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 34,446 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 25,734 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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GL08 AXZ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 GL08 AXZ, 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 GL08 AXZ registered?

GL08 AXZ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 15 May 2008.

Is GL08 AXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL08 AXZ shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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