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GR57 ABZ

2008 Toyota Avensis

Grey Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

127,820 mi
Last recorded127,820 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 127,820 miles

General underbody corrosion

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorber corroded

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2026 127,815 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

General underbody corrosion

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorber corroded

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 124,857 miles

Rear brake pads getting low required soon.

Fail 21 Jan 2025 124,857 miles

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

Rear brake pads getting low required soon.

Pass 17 Jan 2024 121,868 miles

Front and rear brake pads starting to get low.

Reverse lights notworking but pre 2009 so not required

Pass 19 Jan 2023 119,293 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 116,543 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2022 116,534 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 113,125 miles

All suspension components corroded

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Slightly dim but due to moisture in lens (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Tested when wet

Pass 1 Oct 2019 108,826 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 103,899 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 98,278 miles

Exhaust hangers corroded but system still secure at present

Pass 21 Sep 2016 93,063 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 87,937 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 74,008 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jan 2014 64,307 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2014 64,307 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 54,815 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 45,828 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 37,537 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 ABZ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ABZ, 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 ABZ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 22 January 2008.

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