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GU08 DDY

2008 Toyota Avensis

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

132,141 mi
Last recorded132,141 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 DDY
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 132,141 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2026 132,141 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2025 128,237 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2025 128,237 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 123,897 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 118,198 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

both rear tyres wear on edges

nearside front tyre wear on edges

Fail 26 Apr 2023 118,196 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

both rear tyres wear on edges

nearside front tyre wear on edges

Pass 28 Apr 2022 114,025 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2022 114,024 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2021 109,871 miles

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

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

cant open boot lid

Pass 29 Apr 2020 104,988 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2019 101,037 miles

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

both front tyres wear on outer edges

Pass 30 Apr 2018 95,816 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 89,105 miles

Central Rear Brake light not working

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 82,475 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 82,475 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 77,511 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 67,080 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 56,232 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 44,313 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 44,313 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 33,342 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 DDY is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GU08 DDY, 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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GU08 DDY is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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