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GR57 ABV

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

45,731 mi
Last recorded45,731 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR57 ABV
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 45,731 miles

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

GENERAL CORROSION UNDERSIDE VEHICLE.

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 42,475 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 39,272 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 33,000 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 29,373 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner arch both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 29,216 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 28,510 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both os/ns lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Oct 2020 28,510 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both os/ns lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 27,746 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 26,884 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 25,430 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 23,958 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 21,791 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 19,782 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 17,294 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 15,220 miles

Nearside headlamp slightly dim

Pass 16 Jan 2012 14,455 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 12,577 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 ABV 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 94.4%.

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 GR57 ABV, 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 GR57 ABV registered?

GR57 ABV is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 15 January 2008.

Is GR57 ABV safe to buy?

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