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GU08 HLM

2008 Toyota Avensis

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

194,695 mi
Last recorded194,695 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 HLM
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 194,695 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 189,727 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2024 189,723 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2023 183,248 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 178,011 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both nearside and offside front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 171,612 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 165,049 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2020 165,049 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 156,677 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 143,535 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 130,537 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2017 130,537 miles

Central Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 116,177 miles

EML lamp on for test duration

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside wiper perishing

Offside Rear nails in tread

Fail 18 Feb 2016 116,177 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear nails in tread

Nearside wiper perishing

EML lamp on for test duration

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 109,444 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 101,999 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 101,999 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 92,293 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2013 92,293 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 86,628 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2011 58,059 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)

Offside Rear 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 HLM is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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