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GP08 VBJ

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

125,212 mi
Last recorded125,212 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP08 VBJ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 125,212 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside /also offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated high (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2025 123,238 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated high has little reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess nearside and offside (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 121,076 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside inner sills etc (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

hand brake leaver high little reserve travel left

Pass 19 Jul 2023 118,824 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2023 118,823 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 115,972 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2022 115,916 miles

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt REAR (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose, cannot see pipe behind wheel arch liner (1.1.11 (c))

reverse light not working

ribbed belt heavily perished/split

Pass 22 Jul 2021 112,606 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 107,919 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 102,172 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 94,999 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 88,554 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 81,928 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 74,672 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 65,228 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 55,196 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 44,418 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on inner and outer edges

Pass 20 Jul 2011 31,204 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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 VBJ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 VBJ, 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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GP08 VBJ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 30 July 2008.

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