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GP57 WGJ

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,428 mi
Last recorded166,428 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP57 WGJ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 166,428 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear SURFACE CORROSIN

Fail 27 Jun 2026 166,428 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear SURFACE CORROSIN

Pass 13 Jan 2025 157,048 miles

o.s f anty roll rober fracktuere advice exhausd back box corroded

Fail 13 Jan 2025 157,048 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

o.s f anty roll rober fracktuere advice exhausd back box corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2023 152,688 miles

F.AND REAR CROSS BEMBERS CORRODED

Fail 30 Nov 2023 152,688 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

F.AND REAR CROSS BEMBERS CORRODED

Pass 29 Nov 2022 149,014 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 149,014 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 149,014 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2022 149,014 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 147,890 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2022 147,890 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 142,008 miles

N/S/F/ ANTI ROLL BAR SLIGHTLY DISTORTED

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 134,427 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2019 134,426 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 120,756 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2018 120,756 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Sep 2017 108,885 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases near rear mounting hanger (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear valve stem deteriorated (cracked/perished)

Upper stop lamp not working

Fail 30 Sep 2017 108,883 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases near rear mounting hanger (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear valve stem deteriorated (cracked/perished)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Upper stop lamp not working

Pass 30 Sep 2016 98,358 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Sep 2016 98,358 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 83,574 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 69,891 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 52,455 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 48,874 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 38,531 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 30,002 miles

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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 WGJ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WGJ, 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 GP57 WGJ registered?

GP57 WGJ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 4 January 2008.

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