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GP08 APY

2008 Toyota Avensis

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

102,360 mi
Last recorded102,360 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP08 APY
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 102,360 miles

rear brake discs corroded

reversing lamps inoperative

Nearside door mirror broken

considerable surface corrosion under vehicle

headlamps emit slightly unclear beams

knock from steering

Fail 26 Nov 2025 102,358 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside door mirror broken

considerable surface corrosion under vehicle

headlamps emit slightly unclear beams

knock from steering

rear brake discs corroded

reversing lamps inoperative

Pass 2 Dec 2024 97,103 miles

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

Nearside mirror broken

knock from steering

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 2 Dec 2024 97,102 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside mirror broken

knock from steering

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2023 92,537 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective mounting rubber off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

reversing lamp inoperative

Pass 28 Nov 2022 88,953 miles

headlamps emit slightly unclear beams

reversing lamp inoperative

slight imbalance of front and rear brakes

Pass 25 Nov 2021 86,031 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 84,368 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

windscreen wipers could be better

Pass 3 Jun 2019 82,729 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2019 82,728 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture to rear at rear (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system to rear at rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 80,813 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 73,198 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 67,765 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 67,765 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 May 2015 62,364 miles

Damage to front of NSR wheel arch on outer bodywork.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 May 2015 62,364 miles

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

Damage to front of NSR wheel arch on outer bodywork.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 May 2014 54,028 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear outer wheel arch damaged

Fail 31 May 2014 54,013 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 45,190 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2013 45,190 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 36,117 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 29,010 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front discs liped

Fail 7 Jun 2011 29,010 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front discs liped

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 APY is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 APY, 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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GP08 APY is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 4 June 2008.

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