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GU08 OEJ

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

105,317 mi
Last recorded105,317 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 OEJ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2019 105,317 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 106,317 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 100,737 miles

front and rear suspension arms corroded BUT NOT SERIOUSLY

Pass 3 Apr 2017 86,985 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.67mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.41mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.49mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

metal brake pipes are covered unable to fully inspect

sills have plasteic covering unable to fully inspect

Fail 1 Apr 2017 86,985 miles

Brake performance not tested brake pipe burst while doing test (3.7.A.1)

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.67mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.41mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.49mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

metal brake pipes are covered unable to fully inspect

sills have plasteic covering unable to fully inspect

Pass 22 Mar 2016 64,992 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear both sides (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Mar 2016 64,992 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear both sides (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 54,263 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 47,017 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 38,583 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 38,583 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 30,298 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 21,090 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 OEJ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 OEJ, 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 OEJ registered?

GU08 OEJ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 14 April 2008.

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