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GU08 RSY

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

199,715 mi
Last recorded199,715 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2022 199,715 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 175,678 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Nov 2021 175,655 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 148,201 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 131,155 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 98,265 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 93,112 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 84,792 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 10 Mar 2017 84,792 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 76,312 miles

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

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

centre stop light not working

rear tyres perished

Pass 23 Mar 2015 71,505 miles

nearside front tyre cracking in tread

offside front tyre cracking in tread

offside rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 31 Mar 2014 64,221 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 56,405 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 49,491 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2011 40,555 miles

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

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 RSY is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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

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