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GR57 AEB

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

41,362 mi
Last recorded41,362 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 41,362 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 39,382 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2025 39,381 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside and Nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 37,001 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2024 37,001 miles

Nearside Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 34,794 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 33,108 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 31,790 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 30,942 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 30,941 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 29,164 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 27,112 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 25,163 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 23,201 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 21,367 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 19,106 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 16,715 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 14,612 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all four tyres cracxking on wall

Pass 21 Jan 2012 14,501 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 12,508 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 AEB is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 AEB, 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 AEB registered?

GR57 AEB is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 25 January 2008.

Is GR57 AEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for GR57 AEB shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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