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GU08 HLW

2008 Toyota Avensis

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests32 (28 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

240,274 mi
Last recorded240,274 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 HLW
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

28 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 240,274 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2026 232,361 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2026 232,313 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2025 223,795 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2025 223,777 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2025 223,773 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 214,462 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 214,437 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 205,287 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 197,231 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2024 197,129 miles

Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 184,794 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2023 184,785 miles

Nearside Front Outer Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 21 Feb 2023 177,332 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 162,374 miles

Nearside Front Tyre is 20yrs old

Offside Front Tyre is 17yrs old

Pass 21 Feb 2022 157,672 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 147,066 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 146,523 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Undertray fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2020 135,139 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 132,431 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 125,016 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 121,716 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 96,989 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 96,987 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Stop lamp(s) not working Center brake light. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 89,178 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 89,178 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 76,958 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 66,545 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 55,296 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 40,579 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 29,143 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

Offside front window wiper split slightly

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 26,562 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 HLW is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 HLW, 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 HLW registered?

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

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