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GP08 BUA

2008 Toyota Avensis

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

241,203 mi
Last recorded241,203 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP08 BUA
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2019 241,203 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 221,001 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 200,503 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack and wear low

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

handbrake cable coating rubbed though

Pass 4 Jun 2016 180,042 miles

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

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

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

Rear hand brake cable casing worn o/s and n/s

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 4 Jun 2016 180,034 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Rear hand brake cable casing worn o/s and n/s

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 11 May 2015 151,119 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 145,453 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

centre stop lamp not working

engine undertray insecure

Fail 14 Jun 2013 145,445 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

centre stop lamp not working

engine undertray insecure

Pass 20 Jun 2012 100,280 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

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

centre stop lamp not working

Pass 16 May 2011 48,573 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 BUA is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 GP08 BUA, 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 BUA is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 20 May 2008.

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