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GU08 KWJ

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

161,996 mi
Last recorded161,996 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 161,996 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 152,953 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 149,402 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 143,934 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 140,199 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 136,652 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 132,190 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 121,645 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 121,643 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Feb 2018 108,735 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 95,821 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill surface corrosion (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill surface corrosion (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 83,544 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 71,832 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 62,617 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 51,938 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 42,479 miles

inner front brake pads look worn

slight wear and disscolouration to front and rear brake discs

some slight feathering to front tyre outer edges

Pass 24 Feb 2011 30,317 miles

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

feathering to both front tyre outer edges

front brake discs worn, rear brake discs are worn and offside rear is scored

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 KWJ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 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 KWJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GU08 KWJ?

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What year was GU08 KWJ registered?

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

Is GU08 KWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU08 KWJ shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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