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GU08 RVA

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

131,007 mi
Last recorded131,007 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 131,007 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 117,001 miles

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

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt trackable control arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt trackable control arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and front - cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 104,287 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2023 104,279 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 96,846 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 83,891 miles

Corrosion on underside of vehicle

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 81,079 miles

Exhaust O'ring very rusty.

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension components very rusty. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2020 81,079 miles

Exhaust O'ring very rusty.

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension components very rusty. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))

Pass 17 May 2019 77,942 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 73,542 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 67,286 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 63,254 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 60,323 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 54,541 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 46,158 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2012 37,906 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 37,906 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 May 2011 32,538 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 RVA is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RVA, 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 RVA registered?

GU08 RVA is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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