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GP08 VCK

2008 Toyota Avensis

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2021
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

133,399 mi
Last recorded133,399 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP08 VCK
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2020 133,399 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 126,859 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2019 126,701 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 117,683 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2018 117,418 miles

Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 105,594 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Jul 2017 105,594 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 94,109 miles

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

Front and rear tyres different sizes.

Oil leak Gearbox ()

Fail 14 Jul 2016 93,555 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater not working mirror (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working Intermittently works (1.3.1b)

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

Front and rear tyres different sizes.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak Gearbox ()

Pass 3 Jul 2015 79,443 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Jul 2015 79,443 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 66,402 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 55,547 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 55,547 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 43,131 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 43,131 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 31,609 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 31,609 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 VCK is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 VCK, 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 VCK registered?

GP08 VCK is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 21 July 2008.

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