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GR57 ACO

2008 Toyota Avensis

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

133,491 mi
Last recorded133,491 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR57 ACO
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2025 133,491 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Underbody / chassis Surface Corrosion

Pass 9 Nov 2024 129,862 miles

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

Vehicle has covers fitted making unable to check some testable items

Fail 9 Nov 2024 129,862 miles

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

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

Vehicle has covers fitted making unable to check some testable items

Pass 13 Nov 2023 123,556 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 116,417 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2022 116,387 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 104,875 miles

Offside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Oct 2021 104,655 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Oct 2020 94,822 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 84,678 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 84,678 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 78,665 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2018 78,665 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2017 76,719 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 72,064 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 66,484 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 60,471 miles

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 10 Jan 2014 52,009 miles

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres close to legal limit

Pass 18 Jan 2013 44,179 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 44,179 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jan 2012 37,040 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 27,684 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 27,684 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 ACO is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 ACO, 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 ACO registered?

GR57 ACO is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 22 January 2008.

Is GR57 ACO safe to buy?

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