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GU08 HNC

2008 Toyota Avensis

Grey Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2023
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

189,150 mi
Last recorded189,150 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 HNC
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2022 189,150 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2022 189,150 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2022 188,585 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 185,948 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2020 185,948 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Direction indicator not working Side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear box heat shield insecure

Pass 20 May 2019 170,352 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2018 154,216 miles

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Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance dim (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance dim (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust fractured

Pass 29 Apr 2017 141,346 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2017 141,346 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front pads corroded and worn

offside headlight aim not tested

Pass 12 May 2016 125,749 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 125,741 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 5 May 2015 102,649 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 May 2015 102,649 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 May 2014 84,975 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 May 2013 74,388 miles
Fail 4 May 2013 74,388 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 63,103 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)

front windscreen wipers are worn

nail in n/s/r tyre

Fail 2 Apr 2012 63,103 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)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front windscreen wipers are worn

nail in n/s/r tyre

Fail 22 Mar 2011 44,294 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 44,294 miles

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

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 HNC is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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

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