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GU08 OEF

2008 Toyota Avensis

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

148,832 mi
Last recorded148,832 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 OEF
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 148,832 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2026 148,832 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2025 142,792 miles

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside front inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside and offside front and rear under body and all suspensions are corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2024 136,032 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2024 136,032 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2023 127,841 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 116,932 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2022 116,932 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2021 112,499 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

slight corrosion underbody

Fail 23 Jan 2021 112,499 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

slight corrosion underbody

Pass 3 Feb 2020 110,655 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 102,139 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 93,094 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 86,882 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2017 86,882 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 80,044 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 80,042 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 73,389 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 66,838 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 63,661 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 61,791 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 48,318 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 35,196 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 OEF is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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

Is GU08 OEF safe to buy?

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