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GU08 VXX

2008 Toyota Avensis

Grey Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2024
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

173,704 mi
Last recorded173,704 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 VXX
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2023 173,704 miles

All suspension corroded

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2023 173,704 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Emissions unable to be completed Exhaust pipe excessive leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust system insecure Bracket (6.1.2 (a))

All suspension corroded

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 166,668 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Under body corrosion

Pass 26 Jun 2020 150,123 miles

All suspension corroded

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2020 150,123 miles

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm All four (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

All suspension corroded

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 143,097 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 135,444 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Sep 2017 135,444 miles

Nearside Steering retaining device missing track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 133,070 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 132,999 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 123,414 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 115,577 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 99,304 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 99,299 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 78,907 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 78,907 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 56,094 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Mar 2011 56,094 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 VXX is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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