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GU08 RNE

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

105,232 mi
Last recorded105,232 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 RNE
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 105,232 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2025 102,707 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2025 102,707 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Dec 2023 100,857 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2023 100,847 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing Both sides (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 98,724 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 94,154 miles

General surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 4 Jan 2022 94,143 miles

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 88,517 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 88,517 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Upper All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 83,730 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2019 83,730 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 77,479 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2018 77,479 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 70,432 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 70,543 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 61,305 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 61,305 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 52,850 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 41,529 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2014 33,968 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2014 33,968 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 29,852 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 29,852 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 25,523 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 25,523 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 22,144 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 22,144 miles

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

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 RNE is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 RNE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GU08 RNE registered?

GU08 RNE is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 11 March 2008.

Is GU08 RNE safe to buy?

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