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GU08 ULW

2008 Toyota Avensis

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

134,612 mi
Last recorded134,612 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2024 134,612 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 132,418 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 129,947 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 127,591 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 124,803 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 124,797 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 121,833 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 121,833 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.05% (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Seat belt damaged CENTRE SEAT BELT CUT (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 117,346 miles

Engine and Under covers are fitted.

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Currently does NOT effect light source. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Mudguard insecure Rubbing against the wheel on a lock to lock check. ()

Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 20 Sep 2018 117,346 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Engine and Under covers are fitted.

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Currently does NOT effect light source. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Mudguard insecure Inner arch rubbing against the wheel on a lock to lock check. ()

Pass 20 Nov 2017 109,510 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)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2016 102,517 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

under trays fitted

Fail 23 Nov 2016 102,517 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2015 81,828 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2015 81,828 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 68,826 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 57,751 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 42,390 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 42,390 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 28,501 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 ULW is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ULW, 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 ULW registered?

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

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