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GU08 KVA

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

165,238 mi
Last recorded165,238 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2017
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2017 165,238 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 165,082 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 14 Mar 2017 163,975 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 138,516 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 138,510 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short door trapped (1.9.2b)

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 111,327 miles

Advise split pin missing on o/s track rod end garage has said they have locktide nut.

Pass 10 Apr 2014 81,741 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill cover fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2013 66,976 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill coversfitted

Fail 17 Dec 2013 66,970 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill coversfitted

Pass 17 Apr 2013 55,037 miles

sill covers fitted

Fail 16 Apr 2013 55,030 miles

Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Apr 2012 28,150 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 28,148 miles

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

air bag light on

Fail 1 Mar 2012 28,146 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

air bag light on

Pass 5 Mar 2011 23,874 miles

Both rear tyres cracking

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 KVA is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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