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GU08 VAD

2008 Toyota Avensis

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

162,285 mi
Last recorded162,285 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 VAD
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2020 162,285 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 154,935 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 154,935 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 152,831 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 152,815 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 139,280 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 19 Jun 2017 139,239 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 16 Feb 2016 114,933 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 97,676 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 82,512 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Feb 2014 82,512 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2013 69,554 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 28 Feb 2013 69,554 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 6 Feb 2012 54,611 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 54,611 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 40,938 miles

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

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)

Offside Rear 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 VAD is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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