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GU08 ULN

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2024
Tests26 (25 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate96.2%

Mileage

317,144 mi
Last recorded317,144 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

25 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2023 317,144 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both side sills and suspension mounting areas corroded

exhaust heat cover under fuel tank insecure

Pass 29 Apr 2023 309,650 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Nearside Rear parking brake cable cover in poor condition

engine covers and under trays fitted

exhaust heat cover under fuel tank in poor condition

suspension component's and suspension mounting areas corroded and covered in under seal

Pass 27 Oct 2022 301,032 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Rear both side parking brake cables in poor condition

Rear exhaust heat cover in poor condition under fuel tank

Rear suspension components and suspension mounting area corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2022 299,684 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust heat cover under fuel slightly insecure

offside front and rear both side suspension arms corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2021 293,530 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 283,390 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 279,737 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 277,561 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 277,561 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 263,196 miles

all brake pipes heavily under sealed

Pass 2 Apr 2019 248,146 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2018 240,372 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 232,853 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2017 222,538 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2017 212,543 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2016 197,043 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2016 180,021 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2015 165,067 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2015 147,909 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Sep 2014 129,343 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2014 114,500 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Oct 2013 97,176 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2013 77,024 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 66,510 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Apr 2012 57,100 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 39,063 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 ULN is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 96.2%.

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 ULN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GU08 ULN registered?

GU08 ULN is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 3 March 2008.

Is GU08 ULN safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU08 ULN shows 26 tests with a 96.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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