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GU08 ULM

2008 Toyota Avensis

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

86,351 mi
Last recorded86,351 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 86,351 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 78,986 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2024 76,372 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 73,399 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 69,518 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 66,017 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Screw ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 63,118 miles

brake pedal feels slightly spongy

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 25 Mar 2019 58,132 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Screw in tyre ()

Pass 20 Feb 2018 55,880 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 52,400 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 52,400 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 46,875 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 46,875 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 41,130 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)

Fail 27 Feb 2014 35,480 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

osr tyre mis-shaped and perished

Pass 27 Feb 2014 35,480 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

osr tyre mis-shaped and perished

Pass 28 Feb 2013 29,227 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 23,176 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 18,088 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 ULM is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 ULM, 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 ULM registered?

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

Is GU08 ULM safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU08 ULM shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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