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GU08 RPY

2008 Toyota Avensis

Grey Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,257 mi
Last recorded122,257 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 RPY
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 122,257 miles
Fail 1 May 2026 122,254 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center to rear scetion (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 114,533 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2025 114,531 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 106,407 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 26 Feb 2024 106,404 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Mar 2023 102,133 miles

nsf tyre cut side wall no cords showing

nsr tyre on limits on edges

rear suspension rusty

Pass 2 Mar 2022 95,599 miles

n/s/r tyre getting low

Pass 25 Feb 2021 88,569 miles

Front and rear suspension corroded

Nearside rear tyre getting low

Fail 24 Feb 2021 88,569 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working In wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front and rear suspension corroded

Nearside rear tyre getting low

Offside front tyre very worn on inner edge and close to limit

Pass 3 Mar 2020 81,322 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 71,115 miles

front brake getting low

Pass 22 Jan 2018 61,589 miles

ball joint covers weak

Pass 25 Jan 2017 51,980 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 48,798 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 44,181 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 40,806 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 37,644 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn edges

Pass 1 Mar 2012 35,044 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 30,246 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 RPY is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RPY, 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 RPY registered?

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

Is GU08 RPY safe to buy?

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