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GU08 ODP

2008 Toyota Avensis

Grey Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

73,758 mi
Last recorded73,758 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Fail 29 May 2026 73,758 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2026 125,335 miles

Central stop lamp not working

Pass 9 Apr 2025 79,483 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 73,281 miles

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

brakes binding slightly

slight hand brake travel

surface corrosion to floors and suspension components

Fail 27 Mar 2024 73,281 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

brakes binding slightly

slight hand brake travel

surface corrosion to floors and suspension components

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 72,736 miles

SURFACE corrosion TO FLOORS SILL SUSPENSION

Fail 7 Mar 2023 72,736 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

SUSPENSION FLOORS CHASSIS HEAVY SURFACE CORROSION

Pass 8 Mar 2022 79,901 miles

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

surface corrosion to chassie sills suspension conponents

Fail 5 Mar 2022 71,901 miles

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

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

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

surface corrosion to chassie sills suspension conponents

Pass 6 Mar 2021 70,413 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front sub frame badly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear sub frame badly corroded and associated suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor badly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2021 70,413 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front sub frame badly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear sub frame badly corroded and associated suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor badly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 69,354 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Heavy corrosion under body, rear axle and associated parts, rear floor and chassis , front sub frame and associated parts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2019 67,045 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front, inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 65,513 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 65,422 miles

Central Sound deadening material insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Feb 2018 59,893 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 59,893 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 54,221 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 54,221 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2016 48,746 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 42,554 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 36,254 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 29,797 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 23,431 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 16,433 miles

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)

Fail 24 Feb 2011 16,433 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 ODP is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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

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