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GU08 KWS

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

255,486 mi
Last recorded255,486 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 255,486 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2025 251,750 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion Through Out Under Body , Braking And All Suspension Components

Rear Coil spring corroded NSR AND OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt NSR AND OSR (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FRONT AND REAR (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 159,621 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

suspension arms corroded

undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2022 141,430 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

suspension arms corroded

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Jul 2021 125,004 miles

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

all suspension arms corroded

undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Jul 2020 94,740 miles

Front both suspension arms corroded

Nearside Front headlamp deteriorated

sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2020 82,736 miles

Nearside Front headlight upper bracket cracked ( headlight secure )

Pass 22 Oct 2018 55,324 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 52,458 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Mar 2018 52,458 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded nsf to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded osf to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 46,863 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 41,809 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 37,597 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 32,347 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 28,370 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 22,952 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 16,894 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 KWS 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 88.2%.

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 KWS, 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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What year was GU08 KWS registered?

GU08 KWS is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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