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GP08 GUA

2008 Toyota Avensis

Grey Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

84,492 mi
Last recorded84,492 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP08 GUA
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 84,492 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2025 82,124 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2025 82,103 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Feb 2024 80,663 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Pereshing/split (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn very low 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Corroded away insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Feb 2024 80,663 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Pereshing/split (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn very low 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Corroded away insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 72,733 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Feb 2023 72,733 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 65,666 miles

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))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 58,205 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 58,205 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2019 52,502 miles

all front an rear various suspension components corroded an underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2019 52,502 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

all front an rear various suspension components corroded an underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2018 50,891 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 48,410 miles

front discs lipped

Fail 5 Oct 2017 48,410 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

front discs lipped

Pass 20 Oct 2016 44,632 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 42,466 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 39,968 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 35,931 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 29,737 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 29,737 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 21,342 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 GUA is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 GUA, 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 GUA registered?

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

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