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GP08 BGZ

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

180,098 mi
Last recorded180,098 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP08 BGZ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2023 180,098 miles

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2023 180,098 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 171,316 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 163,872 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2021 163,841 miles

Brake performance not tested nearside rear pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 158,080 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear seat belts ()

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

Fail 12 Mar 2020 158,080 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear seat belts ()

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 149,660 miles

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

Reverse light not working

Fail 15 Mar 2019 149,642 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Reverse light not working

Pass 16 Mar 2018 138,662 miles

Nearside Front side wall damage

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

Fail 15 Mar 2018 138,646 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front side wall damage

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 128,540 miles

Both front brake discs worn and lipped

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads very low (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 6 Mar 2017 128,540 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to fluid leak Offside rear pipe area (3.7.A.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking Leaking from behind arch liner, suspect rigid pipe corroded (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Both front brake discs worn and lipped

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads very low (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 123,050 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 114,034 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 114,002 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 96,017 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 96,017 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 81,791 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Jul 2012 67,043 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 49,935 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 BGZ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 BGZ, 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 BGZ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 25 July 2008.

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