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GP57 WRF

2008 Toyota Avensis

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

158,236 mi
Last recorded158,236 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP57 WRF
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 158,236 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All flexible brake hose ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust system corroding

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides front wishbones (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Sill covers fitted

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2025 158,234 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested O/S/R Metal brake pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All flexible brake hose ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust system corroding

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides front wishbones (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Sill covers fitted

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2024 152,689 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front & rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

front & rear discs wearing

front & rear suspension arms corroding

light scratches windscreen

rear inner sills corroding

rear subrame corroding

rear tyres wearing

sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2023 145,439 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All flexible brake hose ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust system corroding

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides front wishbones (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides rear shock absorber casings corroding (5.3.2 (b))

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

Sill covers fitted

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 140,011 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All flexible brake hose ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust system corroding

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides front lower wishbones (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear shock absorber casings corroding (5.3.2 (b))

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

Sill covers fitted

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 135,878 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All brake hose ferrules starting to corrode (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust system corroding

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear shock absorber casings corroding (5.3.2 (b))

Sill covers fitted

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

Fail 24 Nov 2021 135,878 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All brake hose ferrules starting to corrode (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust system corroding

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear shock absorber casings corroding (5.3.2 (b))

Sill covers fitted

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 130,826 miles

Exhaust system corroding

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear scored worn and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear shocks corroding (5.3.2 (b))

Sill covers fitted

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 127,335 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 118,809 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR AT REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Nov 2018 118,809 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR AT REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR AT REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 114,033 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 105,284 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 96,400 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 86,597 miles

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

O/s rear tyre on wear limit.

Pass 14 Nov 2013 72,592 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 63,955 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 49,369 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 33,999 miles

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 WRF is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 GP57 WRF, 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 WRF registered?

GP57 WRF is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 2 January 2008.

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