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GU08 VZC

2008 Toyota Avensis

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

202,842 mi
Last recorded202,842 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 202,842 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 190,420 miles

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 24 Jan 2025 190,420 miles

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 177,215 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2023 177,215 miles

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 171,851 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 171,850 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2021 161,955 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output faded (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output faded (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 150,550 miles

General corrosion underneath vehicle

Pass 31 Oct 2019 140,812 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

wiper smeary

Fail 29 Oct 2019 140,811 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

wiper smeary

Pass 29 Oct 2018 135,143 miles

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

front wiper blades smeary

Pass 20 Nov 2017 126,479 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 116,909 miles

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

water in offside rear light unit

Pass 3 Mar 2016 101,862 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 87,453 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 87,453 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 72,417 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 57,525 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Mar 2013 57,525 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 57,346 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 47,924 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2012 47,924 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2011 31,779 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 31,779 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 VZC is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 VZC, 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 VZC registered?

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

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