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GU08 RVM

2008 Toyota Avensis

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

86,601 mi
Last recorded86,601 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 RVM
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 12 Jun 2026 86,601 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2025 81,160 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

front tray fitted underbody

general corrosion under body

Pass 7 Mar 2024 72,576 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 64,753 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 61,158 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 57,724 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 55,108 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 50,497 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 46,636 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 43,141 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 39,198 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 35,113 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 30,540 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 25,355 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 20,635 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 15,199 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 RVM is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RVM, 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 RVM registered?

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

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