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GP08 BVS

2008 Toyota Avensis

Grey Lpg 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

318,100 mi
Last recorded318,100 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP08 BVS
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 318,100 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

underbody undersealed

Pass 7 Sep 2024 287,322 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2024 287,322 miles

Rear Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2023 251,943 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 218,581 miles

underbody coverd in underseal

Pass 20 Sep 2021 202,286 miles

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

parking brake travel high

Fail 20 Sep 2021 202,274 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened fracture seen through corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

parking brake travel high

Pass 22 Mar 2021 186,855 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 171,239 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe corroded (as marked), runs behind wheel arch lining. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 157,669 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 157,669 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 143,992 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted wheel rim dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2019 143,972 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear lens repaired with clear tape. (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted wheel rim dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 130,399 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 130,389 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 127,036 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 127,036 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 98,472 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 94,125 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 84,643 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 84,643 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 75,713 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 75,542 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 65,313 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 May 2013 56,014 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2012 43,439 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cracks on nearside rear tyres iner tread

Pass 23 May 2011 32,927 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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 BVS is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 1,794cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 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 BVS, 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 BVS registered?

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

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