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GU08 UMT

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

152,207 mi
Last recorded152,207 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 152,207 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 148,126 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 143,447 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 135,082 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2022 135,082 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system to front (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Feb 2021 130,630 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2021 130,630 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 126,661 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 119,508 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Feb 2019 119,508 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 110,109 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 99,055 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 88,719 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all rear (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Feb 2015 76,648 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 76,648 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 64,935 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 64,935 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 53,925 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 53,925 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 43,207 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 29,714 miles

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

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

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 UMT is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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