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GP08 OTK

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

261,083 mi
Last recorded261,083 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP08 OTK
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2022 261,083 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 242,439 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2019 229,379 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

coolant level low

osf head lamp unit damaged

under tray /wheel arch cover loose

Fail 11 Jul 2019 229,379 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

coolant level low

osf head lamp unit damaged

under tray /wheel arch cover loose

Pass 6 Jul 2018 211,314 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

hand brake cables outer casing worn

little reserve on hand brake lever

metal pipes corroded (clutch)

noise in engine bay possible gear box area

osf head lamp unit damaged

Fail 5 Jul 2018 211,303 miles

Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury front grill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

hand brake cables outer casing worn

little reserve on hand brake lever

metal pipes corroded (clutch)

noise in engine bay possible gear box area

osf head lamp unit damaged

Pass 13 Jul 2017 194,790 miles

condensation in rear light units

front number plate damaged

osf dip beam inop tapped now working

osf head lamp unit damaged

Pass 14 Jul 2016 176,374 miles

front number plate damaged still able to read

rear tyres object in tread and getting low

Pass 7 Jul 2015 156,120 miles

Front number plate cracked

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 132,667 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

front number plate cracked

Fail 16 Jul 2014 132,667 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

front number plate cracked

Pass 17 Jul 2013 110,627 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Jul 2013 110,627 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 86,678 miles

o/s headlamp glass cracked slightly

Pass 4 Jul 2011 60,873 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 60,873 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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 OTK is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 OTK, 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 OTK registered?

GP08 OTK is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 17 July 2008.

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