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GU08 VBL

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

169,139 mi
Last recorded169,139 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 169,139 miles

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

underbody corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2025 169,113 miles

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

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2024 156,106 miles

underbody corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2023 141,375 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Mar 2023 141,372 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 124,943 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 109,108 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 94,032 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 76,075 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 59,523 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 50,131 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 43,681 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2015 37,420 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2015 37,420 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 32,556 miles

unable to examine rear seat belts

Pass 28 Mar 2013 26,255 miles

Nearside 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)

Offside wiper blade split

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 20,242 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 14,944 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 VBL is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VBL, 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 VBL registered?

GU08 VBL is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 18 March 2008.

Is GU08 VBL safe to buy?

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