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GU08 KWD

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2023
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

133,818 mi
Last recorded133,818 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 3 Mar 2023 133,818 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 130,661 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened AND REAR SUSPENSION AND COMPONENTS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2022 130,646 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened WISHBONE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened WISHBONE HOLED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 121,695 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension and components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2021 121,695 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened on subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension and components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 112,388 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 112,382 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 99,000 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 85,292 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 85,292 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened wishbone holed (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 72,010 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 72,010 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear flexi hose. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear flexi hose. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 64,451 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Feb 2016 64,451 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 55,835 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 47,528 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 47,527 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2013 41,968 miles

Front brake imbalance of 24% max allowed is 25%

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 41,968 miles

Front brake imbalance of 24% max allowed is 25%

Pass 13 Feb 2012 33,956 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 23,334 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 KWD is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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