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GU08 VXW

2008 Toyota Avensis

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

152,961 mi
Last recorded152,961 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 VXW
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2025 152,961 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Jan 2025 152,914 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 149,022 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2024 149,014 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 145,366 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all, front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly both sides (1.3.1 (c))

underbody and all suspension components corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2021 141,119 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

underbody and suspension components corroded

undertrays and sill covers fitted

Fail 23 Dec 2021 141,119 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

underbody and suspension components corroded

undertrays and sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2020 139,402 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 129,571 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2019 129,571 miles

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 May 2018 115,791 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2018 115,783 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 9 May 2017 110,668 miles

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

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

both outer sills covered by plastic covers

underside of engine bay covered by plastic shields restricting inspection

Fail 9 May 2017 110,663 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

both outer sills covered by plastic covers

underside of engine bay covered by plastic shields restricting inspection

Pass 21 Jan 2014 55,179 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside front headlamp aim slightly lower.!!!

Fail 21 Jan 2014 55,179 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside front headlamp aim slightly lower.!!!

Pass 15 Jan 2013 36,530 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 31,883 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 22,827 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 VXW is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 VXW, 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 VXW registered?

GU08 VXW is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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