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GR57 AEE

2008 Toyota Avensis

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

85,764 mi
Last recorded85,764 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR57 AEE
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 85,764 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test dashcam ()

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2024 82,360 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 77,718 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 76,053 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroded

vehicle corrosion

Pass 28 Aug 2021 74,122 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

vehicle structure corrosion

Pass 12 Sep 2020 72,203 miles

o/s/r tyre deteriorated- 205 55 16

Fail 9 Sep 2020 72,196 miles

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

o/s/r tyre deteriorated- 205 55 16

Pass 3 Sep 2019 69,731 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205-55-16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 67,438 miles

o/s/r tyre tread deteriorated 205/55/16

Pass 3 Aug 2017 65,381 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55R16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 63,091 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 59,245 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)

Engine bay covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 4 Jan 2016 59,245 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)

Engine bay covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Stop lamp not working High level (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 54,812 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 5 Jan 2015 54,730 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 9 Jan 2014 49,000 miles

Slight leak from O/S/F damper

Pass 11 Jan 2013 43,298 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jan 2012 37,318 miles

both wipers split on ends

Pass 13 Jan 2011 30,004 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 AEE is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 AEE, 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 AEE registered?

GR57 AEE is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 14 January 2008.

Is GR57 AEE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GR57 AEE shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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