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GP08 GUJ

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

133,459 mi
Last recorded133,459 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 133,459 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2025 133,343 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross-member under radiator (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2024 125,220 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 117,504 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2023 117,504 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 108,554 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2022 108,337 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 99,402 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc cover corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2020 90,495 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 81,127 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material leading from front to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

under-body surface corrosion from front to rear

Fail 24 Jun 2019 81,126 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle down (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material leading from front to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

under-body surface corrosion from front to rear

Pass 25 May 2018 77,034 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear steel brake (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear steel brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 72,008 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 64,176 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 58,613 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 51,117 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 44,157 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 36,087 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 27,529 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 GUJ 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 78.9%.

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 GUJ, 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 GUJ registered?

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

Is GP08 GUJ safe to buy?

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