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GU08 VXV

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,528 mi
Last recorded90,528 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 90,528 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 87,403 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 81,772 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2023 76,410 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 70,654 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Mar 2022 70,654 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 63,848 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2021 63,848 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2020 58,978 miles

Nearside Front Lower Lower suspension arm corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 51,676 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 44,891 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 44,891 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 34,793 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 34,793 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 27,055 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 22,054 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 21,004 miles

both rear tyres cracked due to old age

Pass 4 Feb 2013 19,593 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 15 Feb 2012 17,725 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 15,152 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 VXV is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VXV, 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 VXV registered?

GU08 VXV is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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