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GU08 UMA

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,133 mi
Last recorded65,133 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 65,133 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 62,062 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2025 62,062 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2024 58,940 miles

rear tyres/ wheels have a slight distortion

Pass 1 Mar 2023 56,434 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 54,736 miles

heatshield security weak

offside front lower ball joint dust cover deteriorated

offside rear stabaliser bar ball joint

Pass 2 Mar 2021 52,701 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 50,762 miles

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

offside front fog lamp damaged

offside front side light dim

Fail 9 Mar 2020 50,762 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

offside front fog lamp damaged

offside front side light dim

Pass 25 Feb 2019 48,221 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 45,519 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 43,517 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 43,517 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 41,394 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 36,959 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 32,964 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 29,166 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2013 29,166 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2012 25,160 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 21,127 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 UMA is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UMA, 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 UMA registered?

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

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