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GU08 VYX

2008 Toyota Avensis

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

65,572 mi
Last recorded65,572 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2024 65,572 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

under body surface corrosion

Fail 26 Mar 2024 65,572 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

under body surface corrosion

Pass 27 Mar 2023 64,525 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 63,106 miles

underbody corroded

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

rear sills previously repaired with sealant

tested in wet condition

Pass 1 Apr 2021 60,760 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

under tray fitted

Fail 1 Apr 2021 60,760 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

under tray fitted

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 59,184 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 2 Apr 2019 55,514 miles

Engine Covers And Under Trays Fitted

Exhaust System Corroded Front To Rear.

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Apr 2018 227,783 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 50,451 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

exhaust system corroded/underbody components corroded

undertrays fitted

wipers slightly smeary

Fail 31 Mar 2017 50,451 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

exhaust system corroded/underbody components corroded

undertrays fitted

wipers slightly smeary

Pass 1 Apr 2016 47,139 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 42,302 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre on 3mm + cracking

nearside rear tyre on 3mm

offside front wiper blade smearing

Pass 2 Apr 2014 37,689 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 34,126 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 28,777 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Mar 2011 22,257 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 17 Mar 2011 22,257 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 VYX is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 VYX, 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 VYX registered?

GU08 VYX is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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