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GP57 PGV

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

215,230 mi
Last recorded215,230 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP57 PGV
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2025 215,230 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))

corrosion under vehicle including front and rear suspension components

slight leak from radiator pipe, top & bottom

Pass 22 Jul 2024 206,996 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear shock absorber has slight misting of oil

Oil leaking from radiator hoses both up and down

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect nearside and offside (5.3.2 (d))

slight body corrosion under vehicle frame and mechanical components front and rear

Fail 20 Jul 2024 206,994 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Nearside and Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear shock absorber has slight misting of oil

Oil leaking from radiator hoses both up and down

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect nearside and offside (5.3.2 (d))

slight body corrosion under vehicle frame and mechanical components front and rear

Pass 22 Jul 2023 199,088 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Jul 2023 198,923 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both headlights have led bulbs fitted (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Jul 2022 191,573 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to both front flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside headlight intensity less than nearside headlight

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in A zone (3.2 (a) (i))

nearsidefront coil spring to upper strut mount not mounted on rubber boot

Pass 24 Jul 2021 184,313 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Jul 2021 184,075 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 177,300 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in A zone (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2020 177,177 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in A zone (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 171,650 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to nearside rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 165,232 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 150,366 miles

body damage

Fail 20 Jul 2017 150,366 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

body damage

Pass 19 Jul 2016 125,537 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 103,829 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 21 Jul 2015 103,827 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 31 Jul 2014 75,110 miles

body damage

Fail 21 Jul 2014 75,104 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

body damage

Pass 11 Dec 2012 46,728 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 38,256 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 28,314 miles

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

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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GP57 PGV is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,998cc 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 GP57 PGV, 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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GP57 PGV is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 1 January 2008.

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