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GU08 VXY

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

184,560 mi
Last recorded184,560 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 184,560 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 169,975 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 157,373 miles

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

undercover damaged

Pass 15 Jun 2022 143,567 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 132,702 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Showing signs of perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Jun 2021 132,699 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 126,365 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 99,319 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 81,400 miles

Front both o/s and n/s lower arms heavily corroded

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

undertrays fitted to underside of vehicle

Fail 26 Mar 2018 81,400 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Front both o/s and n/s lower arms heavily corroded

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

undertrays fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 14 Mar 2017 63,561 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 57,257 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 49,024 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 49,024 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 42,290 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 34,619 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 28,589 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 23,455 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 VXY 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 VXY, 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 VXY registered?

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

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