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GU08 ULF

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

148,366 mi
Last recorded148,366 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2019
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2019 148,366 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under trays fitted unable to access all testable items

Pass 23 Nov 2018 140,649 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 128,612 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Nov 2017 128,532 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 115,596 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 105,356 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 105,356 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 92,927 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 92,927 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 80,417 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 80,417 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 68,303 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 56,124 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 39,164 miles

osr tyre has cut in side wall not showing cords

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 ULF is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ULF, 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 ULF registered?

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

Is GU08 ULF safe to buy?

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