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GU08 VYM

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

122,659 mi
Last recorded122,659 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 122,659 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2025 122,659 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 113,063 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 108,160 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 100,615 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2021 95,497 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 94,602 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 94,602 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded At hose connector (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 1 May 2019 92,555 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2018 89,094 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 68,244 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 May 2017 82,167 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 82,167 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 May 2016 72,335 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 72,335 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 60,945 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Apr 2014 54,270 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2013 47,958 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear low on tread

n/s/r tyre starting to wear low on tread

Pass 28 Feb 2012 37,510 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 37,510 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 26,636 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 VYM is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 VYM, 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 VYM registered?

GU08 VYM is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 6 March 2008.

Is GU08 VYM safe to buy?

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