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GU08 OFA

2008 Toyota Avensis

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

121,981 mi
Last recorded121,981 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2021 121,981 miles

Nearside Rear Wing damage no sharp edge

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2021 121,962 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wing damage no sharp edge

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 116,151 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 99,778 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear brake pads on legal limit

Pass 11 May 2018 90,199 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2017 83,540 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 83,535 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 74,472 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 74,472 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 6 Feb 2015 60,152 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 60,152 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 50,098 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 50,098 miles

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

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

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

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 5 Feb 2013 38,353 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Feb 2013 38,353 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 32,718 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 32,718 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2011 25,184 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 OFA is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 OFA, 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 OFA registered?

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

Is GU08 OFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU08 OFA shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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