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GU08 HMY

2008 Toyota Avensis

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

56,997 mi
Last recorded56,997 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 56,997 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner\outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jan 2026 56,997 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner\outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2025 51,758 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2025 51,758 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 45,462 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2023 38,925 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 32,052 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 28,175 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 27,553 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 25,995 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 24,245 miles

engine cover & under tray fitted.

Offside Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 20 Feb 2017 23,244 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 21,958 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 20,444 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 19,540 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 17,898 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 16,564 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 14,366 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 HMY is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 HMY, 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 HMY registered?

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

Is GU08 HMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU08 HMY shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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