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GU08 UYM

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

70,544 mi
Last recorded70,544 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 70,544 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all 4 suspension area corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under the car both sub farms, all suspension arms, drop links , other suspension components are badly corroded.

Pass 21 Feb 2025 65,702 miles

Rear All rear suspension components have surface corrosion to them.

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear (foremost) broken/corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 61,288 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 60,993 miles

Rear Exhaust hanger broken

Fail 6 Feb 2023 60,992 miles

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

Rear Exhaust hanger broken

Pass 8 Feb 2022 60,453 miles

Offside Rear Lamp unit defective / has water ingress

Underside covered in mud or other material not allowing full inspection of suspension components

Fail 7 Feb 2022 60,453 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lamp unit defective / has water ingress

Underside covered in mud or other material not allowing full inspection of suspension components

Pass 3 Feb 2021 58,968 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

corrosion under car at rear

Pass 13 Feb 2020 56,603 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 52,787 miles

corrosion under car at rear

Fail 15 Feb 2019 52,783 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

corrosion under car at rear

Pass 16 Feb 2018 48,674 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 48,674 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 45,137 miles

front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

front wiper rubbers split

slight damage to front screen

Pass 9 Feb 2016 41,620 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 38,853 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Feb 2015 38,853 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 36,375 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 33,355 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 30,174 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 23,360 miles

rear numberplate fading

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 UYM 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 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 UYM, 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 UYM registered?

GU08 UYM is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 15 March 2008.

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