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GU08 HMO

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,743 mi
Last recorded121,743 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 HMO
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 121,743 miles

Central Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front body fixing corroded

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

rear suspension components under-sealed in various areas

Fail 11 Apr 2026 121,596 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front body fixing corroded

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

rear suspension components under-sealed in various areas

Pass 15 Apr 2025 114,499 miles

all front & rear suspension components undersealed

Fail 11 Apr 2025 114,487 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear handbrake efficiency low

all front & rear suspension components undersealed

Pass 14 Mar 2024 111,769 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded, near and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Manufacturers sill covers and underguards fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear mount bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Mar 2024 111,761 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded, near and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Manufacturers sill covers and underguards fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear mount bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 108,677 miles

rear subframe heavily corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2022 104,832 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 95,613 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 91,003 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2020 90,939 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 83,259 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 83,256 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 76,355 miles

Various under body components affected by surface corrosion

Fail 21 Feb 2018 76,354 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Various under body components affected by surface corrosion

Pass 23 Feb 2017 70,020 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Feb 2017 69,969 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 61,548 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 53,381 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Feb 2014 44,037 miles

Underside of veicle has slight corrosion on suspension componets

Pass 28 Feb 2013 36,325 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 28,814 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 19,866 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 19,866 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 HMO is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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