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GU08 OEY

2008 Toyota Avensis

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

270,600 mi
Last recorded270,600 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 OEY
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2022 270,600 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Dec 2021 240,949 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2021 240,949 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2020 208,708 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 183,593 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 161,732 miles

Under Tray Fitted.

Fail 27 Mar 2019 161,732 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Under Tray Fitted.

Pass 27 Mar 2018 125,851 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 125,851 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 91,240 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 90,609 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 79,146 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 79,146 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Feb 2014 67,449 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s headlamp pattern slightly diffused

Pass 18 Feb 2014 67,449 miles

o/s headlamp pattern slightly diffused

Fail 13 Feb 2013 57,110 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 57,110 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 44,498 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 31,614 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2011 31,614 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front wiper rubbers split

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 OEY is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 OEY, 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 OEY registered?

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

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