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GU08 UMH

2008 Toyota Avensis

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2022
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

130,366 mi
Last recorded130,366 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 UMH
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2021 130,366 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2021 130,366 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 121,926 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2020 121,926 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 116,005 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 116,005 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 107,515 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 107,515 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 98,960 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 98,960 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 86,006 miles

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit all (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 76,926 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 Aug 2015 76,926 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Aug 2014 67,990 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 67,990 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 55,643 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 55,643 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Apr 2012 46,753 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Apr 2012 46,753 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2011 31,600 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

middle bel not tested

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 UMH is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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

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