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GU08 ODV

2008 Toyota Avensis

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,448 mi
Last recorded126,448 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 ODV
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 126,448 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear All suspension corroded

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides sill sections (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 16 Oct 2025 126,448 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear All suspension corroded

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides sill sections (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 115,196 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all vehicle corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2023 104,945 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2023 104,941 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2022 94,652 miles

exhaust box rusty

Pass 24 Mar 2022 94,013 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Mar 2022 94,002 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front lower suspension arms corroded

brake pipe burst on test.

rear sub frame corroded

rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2021 83,081 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 78,578 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 73,318 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 73,312 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 67,907 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 60,949 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 53,196 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 45,823 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 37,203 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 28,859 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 24,112 miles

removed obstruction to view from interior mirror.

Pass 17 Feb 2011 18,711 miles

foot brake seems slightly spongy.

park brake travel increased [close to limit!]

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 ODV is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ODV, 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 ODV registered?

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

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