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GU08 DME

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

151,384 mi
Last recorded151,384 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 DME
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 151,384 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2026 151,384 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 137,085 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 123,909 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2024 123,909 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction holder on screen (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 111,636 miles

Front Sound deadening material not fully secure engine bay / bulkhead (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective front of rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills o/s and n/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 100,033 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2022 100,031 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 97,550 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front tyres heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

advise wipers smearing

Pass 11 Jun 2020 95,234 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 93,765 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 89,081 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 84,869 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing smooth on inner edges.

Pass 5 Jan 2017 78,922 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 72,096 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2015 72,096 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 66,298 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 59,087 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 52,316 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 45,079 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 39,287 miles

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

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

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

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 DME is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 DME, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GU08 DME registered?

GU08 DME is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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