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GU08 HMC

2008 Toyota Avensis

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

161,342 mi
Last recorded161,342 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 HMC
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2024 161,342 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear side brake pads worn close legal limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear side (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp nearside front (4.2.3 (c))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rearside (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt offside front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 150,770 miles

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

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Under vehicle body slight corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2022 139,901 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 128,091 miles

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened and rear( all) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 113,500 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened and rear both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2019 99,463 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 May 2019 99,463 miles

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

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both sides (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 89,899 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 89,894 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 87,071 miles

both tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 8 Nov 2017 87,070 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 8 Nov 2016 80,935 miles

Nearside Rear Outer brake pad appears worn - slight brake holding on

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 8 Nov 2016 80,935 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Outer brake pad appears worn - slight brake holding on

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Nov 2015 73,784 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 65,388 miles

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)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 55,293 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 44,531 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 32,855 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 32,855 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 26,475 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 HMC is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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