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GL08 UHD

2008 Toyota Avensis

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

268,596 mi
Last recorded268,596 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 UHD
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 268,596 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2024 232,535 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2023 188,445 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2022 178,678 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear corrosion on inner sills n/s o/s

Fail 2 Dec 2022 178,557 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear corrosion on inner sills n/s o/s

Pass 23 Dec 2021 168,069 miles

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s n/s inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2021 168,069 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s n/s inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 143,582 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

hand brake lever has excess travel

Pass 16 Dec 2019 137,751 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both rear seats are fitted with child seats ()

Fail 16 Dec 2019 137,751 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both rear seats are fitted with child seats ()

Pass 24 Oct 2018 128,063 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 114,597 miles

Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both rear ()

Fail 24 Oct 2017 114,596 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both rear ()

Pass 13 Oct 2016 98,791 miles

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 20 Oct 2015 90,141 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit CUTTING OFF ON INNER AND OUTTER EDGES (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit CUTTING OFF ON INNER AND OUTTER EDGES (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 76,702 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 58,520 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 38,236 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 37,528 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 30,631 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 UHD is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel 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 GL08 UHD, 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 UHD registered?

GL08 UHD is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 29 July 2008.

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