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GP08 BUV

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

64,828 mi
Last recorded64,828 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP08 BUV
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2023 64,828 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive very corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive heavily corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2023 64,662 miles

Central Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn heavily lipped and corroded both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL Brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive heavily corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive heavily corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 63,502 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 62,399 miles

Brake pedal slighly spongy

Central Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Engine cover and under tray fitted therefore some testable components are not visable

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

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

Nearside vehicle has monor damage to body pannels no sharp edges

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

Underside steering suspension and chasis components have surface rust (not considered excessive)

Fail 8 Oct 2021 62,378 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective hanger damages but still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front undertray fitted unable to fully inspect

Central excessive underbody corrosion no holes or cracks

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 60,627 miles

All underside steering and suspension components corroded

Brake pedal has slightly more travel than usual

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all underside uncoated ends (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 58,971 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material uncoated pipe ends (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 56,566 miles

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))

secondary bonnet catch stiff

Pass 17 Jan 2018 53,882 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 53,877 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 49,698 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 46,106 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all 4 at brake flexi's (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 42,656 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Apr 2014 39,148 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 34,312 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 May 2012 29,003 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 23,294 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 BUV is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 BUV, 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 BUV registered?

GP08 BUV is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 3 June 2008.

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