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GR57 ADV

2008 Toyota Avensis

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

108,693 mi
Last recorded108,693 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR57 ADV
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 108,693 miles

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension arms Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 106,112 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2025 106,111 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust silencer joint to center section corroded

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 103,549 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 100,925 miles

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

Exhaust heat shield poorly fixed

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Headlight lenses and images poor

Reverse light not working

Fail 24 Feb 2023 100,922 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust heat shield poorly fixed

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Headlight lenses and images poor

Reverse light not working

Pass 4 Mar 2022 95,954 miles

Exhaust heat shield poorly fixed

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Headlight lenses and images poor

Fail 4 Mar 2022 95,951 miles

Position lamp not working Nearside front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both sides front and offside rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust heat shield poorly fixed

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Headlight lenses and images poor

Pass 2 Mar 2021 86,569 miles

Exhaust mounting broken

Fail 2 Mar 2021 86,566 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Stop lamp(s) not working Both outer (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Both sides headlight lenses and images poor

Exhaust mounting broken

Pass 5 Mar 2020 80,245 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 72,580 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 64,644 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 55,133 miles

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

n/s/f wiper smearing and split slightly

rear discs pitted and worn slightly

Pass 9 Jan 2016 51,275 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Jan 2016 51,263 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 45,417 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 36,631 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2013 36,631 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 29,664 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 22,938 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 22,938 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 17,208 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 ADV is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 1,794cc 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 ADV, 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 ADV registered?

GR57 ADV is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 17 January 2008.

Is GR57 ADV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GR57 ADV shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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