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GP57 YFA

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

93,377 mi
Last recorded93,377 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 93,377 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 86,238 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2025 86,218 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 80,394 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 73,119 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2023 72,672 miles

Rear Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 65,742 miles

Front and rear bumpers slightly damaged and also offside rear door panel slightly damaged

Nearside Front Fog light is not working

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 62,431 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 62,431 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 59,863 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020 85,482 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edge 2mm in centre 205/55/16/91W Firestone (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 56,386 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2019 56,386 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 53,473 miles

Nearside door mirror glass missing

Pass 12 Jan 2017 49,767 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 44,552 miles

Nearside Rear seat belt not checked child seat in situ

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Dec 2015 44,546 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear seat belt not checked child seat in situ

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyre outer tyre side walls deteriorated

Pass 9 Jan 2015 40,238 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 36,731 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 32,451 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

cracking to both rear tyres outer walls

slight lip to both front brake discs

Pass 2 Mar 2012 28,136 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 23,541 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 YFA is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YFA, 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 YFA registered?

GP57 YFA is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 17 January 2008.

Is GP57 YFA safe to buy?

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