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GP08 GSO

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

167,128 mi
Last recorded167,128 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 167,128 miles

Both Front Shocker Corroded

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

Vehicle Has Corrosion From Underneath

Pass 9 Jul 2025 125,320 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2025 125,904 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested no brakes / pedal drops to floor (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 124,456 miles

Vehicle Has Corrosion From Underneath

Pass 28 Mar 2023 123,148 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underbody front and rear including suspension components are corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2023 123,133 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underbody front and rear including suspension components are corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 121,889 miles

Front both sides shock absorbers corroded

corrosion on and around front and rear sub frames and suspension components

corrosion on front and rear brake pipes

Pass 18 Feb 2021 120,648 miles

Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides wing areas (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Feb 2020 116,596 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 101,324 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 84,807 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2017 73,282 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 61,502 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 49,812 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 38,036 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 37,510 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 34,690 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 30,849 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2011 21,463 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 GSO is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 GSO, 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 GSO registered?

GP08 GSO is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 5 June 2008.

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