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GU08 VZK

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

147,501 mi
Last recorded147,501 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2023 147,501 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Inner Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general under body corroded tested in wet condition

Fail 3 Feb 2023 147,501 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Inner Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general under body corroded tested in wet condition

Pass 21 Jul 2021 128,728 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear pipes covered in undercoating (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Jul 2021 128,728 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear pipes covered in undercoating (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 127,811 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 122,321 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 122,320 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 114,128 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 104,918 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 95,641 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 83,672 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 83,637 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 75,879 miles

coolant low due to water pump leaking

Fail 2 Feb 2015 75,852 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

coolant low due to water pump leaking

Pass 11 Feb 2014 62,774 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 52,242 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2013 52,242 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 38,971 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 26,545 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 VZK is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VZK, 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 VZK registered?

GU08 VZK is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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