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GU08 VZA

2008 Toyota Avensis

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

44,825 mi
Last recorded44,825 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 VZA
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2019 44,825 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 44,822 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 42,219 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 39,044 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 36,380 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2016 36,380 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 33,600 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 28,175 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Mar 2014 28,710 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Mar 2013 27,211 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Mar 2013 27,211 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Mar 2012 23,626 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 23,626 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 18,959 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 VZA is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 VZA, 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 VZA registered?

GU08 VZA is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 14 March 2008.

Is GU08 VZA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU08 VZA shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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