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GP08 BVA

2008 Toyota Avensis

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

172,775 mi
Last recorded172,775 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP08 BVA
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 172,775 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged both front worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 163,512 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 151,218 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 138,821 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2022 124,349 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 117,315 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 112,747 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear brake pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Front Both arch liner loose but secure

Pass 18 Jul 2019 107,568 miles

front brakes wearing very low

temp fuel cap fitted

Pass 9 Jul 2018 99,690 miles

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

Offside head light dull

temp fuel cap fitted

Fail 9 Jul 2018 99,690 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside head light dull

temp fuel cap fitted

Pass 24 Jul 2017 88,294 miles

temp fuel cap fitted

Fail 24 Jul 2017 88,294 miles

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

front brakes looking low

temp fuel cap fitted

Fail 24 Jul 2017 88,294 miles

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

front brakes looking low

temp fuel cap fitted

Pass 4 Jul 2016 74,925 miles

all brake pads wearing low

temp fuel cap fitted

Fail 4 Jul 2016 74,925 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

all brake pads wearing low

temp fuel cap fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2015 63,693 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 16 May 2014 50,391 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2014 50,391 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2013 39,067 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2012 30,007 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 22,943 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 BVA is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 BVA, 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 BVA is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 5 June 2008.

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