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GR57 AAZ

2008 Toyota Avensis

Grey Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

104,996 mi
Last recorded104,996 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR57 AAZ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 19 Jan 2026 104,996 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and both arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security where arms mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security where arms mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 102,185 miles

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

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened near side and off side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 97,963 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underside of vehicle has surface corrosion around front and rear suspension

Fail 22 Jan 2024 97,961 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underside of vehicle has surface corrosion around front and rear suspension

Pass 23 Jan 2023 93,765 miles

underside of vehicle has surface corrosion

Pass 27 Jan 2022 92,205 miles

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

underside of vehicle has age related corrosion

Fail 24 Jan 2022 92,203 miles

Brake performance not tested due to brake pipe failure (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

underside of vehicle has age related corrosion

Pass 25 Jan 2021 90,627 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 90,626 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jan 2020 88,879 miles

Under tray fitted

Pass 25 Jan 2019 85,093 miles

front wipers smearing the screen

offside rear wheel binding

rear section of exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2018 80,568 miles

rear of exhaust corroding

Pass 20 Jan 2017 76,178 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Jan 2017 76,178 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 70,366 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r tyre on 3mm

Fail 22 Jan 2016 70,366 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box join (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake disc's lipped

o/s/r tyre on 3mm

Pass 30 Jan 2015 58,991 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jan 2015 58,859 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jan 2014 51,418 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2014 51,418 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 43,449 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 34,709 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 25,483 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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GR57 AAZ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 GR57 AAZ, 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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GR57 AAZ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 23 January 2008.

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