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GL08 OEK

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

187,793 mi
Last recorded187,793 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 OEK
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 187,793 miles

handbrake cables outer sleeves damaged and detioriating

rear crossmember and associated suspension comp[onents corroding

Pass 25 Sep 2024 179,012 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 171,369 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 162,936 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 151,749 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2021 151,749 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 141,171 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 129,358 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))

Fail 18 Sep 2019 129,358 miles

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

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))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 116,415 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Sep 2018 116,415 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 104,829 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 92,355 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 79,784 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 69,920 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 59,986 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2012 50,881 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 50,881 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 39,833 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 OEK is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 OEK, 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 OEK registered?

GL08 OEK is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 23 June 2008.

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