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GU08 KVE

2008 Toyota Avensis

Grey Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

159,724 mi
Last recorded159,724 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2021 159,724 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2021 159,724 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 140,563 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp working 50%

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

Pass 18 Jan 2020 131,119 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 123,241 miles

Front Both wishbones corroded

Rear coil springs corroded

Rear rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2019 115,427 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 107,790 miles

rear registration plate deterioted

Pass 25 Jan 2018 97,004 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (2.4.G.1)

Rear both side brake pipes slightly corroded

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2017 91,016 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 91,016 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 77,012 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 72,188 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 72,188 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 63,595 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 60,500 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 51,712 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)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 42,378 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 32,947 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 24,753 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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 KVE is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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

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