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GU08 RUJ

2008 Toyota Avensis

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

78,797 mi
Last recorded78,797 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 RUJ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 78,797 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened NS+OS including subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2024 75,840 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2023 74,576 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 73,564 miles
Fail 10 May 2022 73,564 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 May 2021 72,871 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 72,143 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 68,223 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 66,922 miles

Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both n/s + o/s . ()

Fail 26 Feb 2018 66,922 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp not working high line . (1.2.1b)

Central Rear wiper blade completely worn out.

Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both n/s + o/s . ()

Pass 24 Feb 2017 64,441 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 63,344 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 60,253 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 25 Feb 2014 51,318 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2014 51,318 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2013 43,371 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 35,508 miles

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

O/s/r brake disc slightly scored

Fail 28 Feb 2012 35,508 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

O/s/r brake disc slightly scored

Pass 18 Feb 2011 23,577 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 RUJ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 RUJ, 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 RUJ registered?

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

Is GU08 RUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU08 RUJ shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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