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GU08 UNF

2008 Toyota Avensis

Grey Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

114,830 mi
Last recorded114,830 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 UNF
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 114,830 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both side upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Along Suspension Brakes Steering (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both side (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Along Suspension Brakes (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2026 114,830 miles

Central Lower Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested Both side (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both side (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both side upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Along Suspension Brakes Steering (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both side (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Along Suspension Brakes (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 107,855 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front & rear suspension arms starting to get a little corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2025 107,853 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust cracked on mounting near tailbox (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front & rear suspension arms starting to get a little corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2024 96,329 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front & rear suspension arms starting to get a little corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 91,168 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 88,097 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 86,927 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2021 86,892 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Side repeater not working In mirror. LED. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear. (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2020 84,722 miles

corrision on rear brake pipes

rear exhaust sheild loose

Fail 15 Jul 2020 84,721 miles

Electronic power steering not working (2.6 (c))

rear exhaust sheild loose

corrision on rear brake pipes

Pass 8 Apr 2019 76,891 miles

unable to check rear seat belts , rear seats foldet down

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corrodet (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 69,398 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 62,651 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)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 56,144 miles

front brake pads show signs of wear

moisture in nearside headlamp

Pass 13 Mar 2015 50,053 miles

steering and suspension componenta corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2014 45,583 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 39,773 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 39,767 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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)

centre stop lamp innop

Pass 14 Mar 2012 33,366 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 24,387 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 UNF is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 UNF, 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 UNF registered?

GU08 UNF is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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