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GU08 VBJ

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

181,706 mi
Last recorded181,706 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2021 181,706 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side tyres worn on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear both side brake cables slightly worn

Rear suspension arms and suspension mounting area corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2021 168,895 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front tyre slightly worn low

Offside Front headlamp has poor beam pattern

Offside Front headlamp slightly insecure

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 155,004 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front headlamp has poor beam pattern

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under vehicle covered in under seal

Pass 15 Feb 2020 142,830 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlight slightly insecure

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Under vehicle heavily under sealed

Pass 8 Jun 2019 139,871 miles

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

vehicle structure has slight corrosion

Pass 20 Jun 2018 134,410 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 134,408 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 126,102 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 126,102 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 106,714 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2016 106,714 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded behind mud guard (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working brake light (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 96,532 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f wheel slightly buckled on the inner edge

rear tyres wearing on the inner edges

Pass 19 Jun 2014 83,128 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f wheel slightly buckled

Pass 3 Jun 2013 69,480 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front lower suspension arms corroded

front number plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Fail 3 Jun 2013 69,480 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front lower suspension arms corroded

front number plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Pass 13 Jun 2012 58,108 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

nsf wheel buckeld

Pass 1 Jun 2011 40,077 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 VBJ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 VBJ, 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 VBJ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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