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GU08 VZS

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

181,059 mi
Last recorded181,059 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 VZS
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2023 181,059 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 170,186 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output and offside front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2021 161,186 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 155,022 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 145,914 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 131,904 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)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 118,409 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 104,056 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 91,265 miles

coolant leaking slightly from water pump

coolant level low

Pass 2 Apr 2014 80,708 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Apr 2014 80,708 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 68,558 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 57,391 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nsr lamp unit has condensation but does not affect its working condition

Pass 23 May 2012 57,391 miles

nsr lamp unit has condensation but does not affect its working condition

Fail 12 Apr 2011 41,941 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 41,941 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 VZS is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 VZS, 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 VZS registered?

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

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The MOT history for GU08 VZS shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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