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GP08 AMO

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,003 mi
Last recorded134,003 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP08 AMO
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2023 134,003 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 130,717 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 116,319 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 83,543 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Dec 2020 83,330 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 68,584 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

suspension heavily undersealed

Fail 7 Jan 2020 68,584 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

suspension heavily undersealed

Pass 13 May 2019 68,374 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

handbrake travel has little reserve travel

Fail 13 May 2019 68,370 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system to hose (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

handbrake travel has little reserve travel

Pass 11 May 2018 62,829 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 11 May 2018 62,829 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 May 2017 57,678 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 52,665 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 48,532 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 41,571 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jun 2013 34,788 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 32,696 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 31,693 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 31,682 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 May 2011 27,457 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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GP08 AMO is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GP08 AMO, 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 GP08 AMO registered?

GP08 AMO is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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