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GP57 YCU

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

254,181 mi
Last recorded254,181 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2024 254,181 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 244,333 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 235,120 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 224,331 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 217,594 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 199,144 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 174,854 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 151,560 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 126,219 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 100,573 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Nov 2014 100,503 miles

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

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

SLIGHT INBALENCE ON REAR WHEELS

SLIGHT RUBBING ON NS REAR WHEEL

Fail 18 Dec 2013 87,911 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 87,911 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 72,199 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 55,554 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 55,554 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Dec 2010 40,007 miles

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 24 Dec 2010 40,007 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.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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GP57 YCU is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YCU, 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 YCU registered?

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

Is GP57 YCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP57 YCU shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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