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GU08 BXM

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

82,683 mi
Last recorded82,683 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 BXM
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 82,683 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 75,145 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 70,049 miles

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened most suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2024 70,044 miles

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

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened most suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 64,724 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 64,280 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 59,641 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 56,499 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 54,769 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 50,606 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 46,188 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 46,188 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 41,184 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 36,832 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 33,002 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 28,586 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 24,011 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 19,645 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2011 14,450 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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GU08 BXM is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 GU08 BXM, 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 GU08 BXM registered?

GU08 BXM is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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