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GU08 VYC

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

101,082 mi
Last recorded101,082 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2020 101,082 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2020 101,082 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 97,800 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 82,921 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Fail 9 Nov 2018 82,921 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 60,077 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 60,077 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Nov 2016 51,282 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 50,298 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 47,120 miles

n/s/front tyre has deep cuts in outer wall and tread depths close to 1.6mm [suggest replacing as soon as possible]

o/s/front tyre wearing low across tread[suggest replacing within two months]

Pass 3 Mar 2014 43,167 miles

n/s/front tyre has BORDER LINE CUTS IN OUTER WALL

Pass 7 Mar 2013 38,604 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2013 38,604 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Mar 2012 33,473 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 33,473 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 27,405 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 VYC is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VYC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GU08 VYC registered?

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

Is GU08 VYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU08 VYC shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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