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GU08 WVT

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,731 mi
Last recorded105,731 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 105,731 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 105,335 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

headlights lenses deteriorated

Pass 20 Mar 2024 101,762 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2024 101,630 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2023 96,894 miles

both front tyres are worn to limits on edges

near side mirror and rear bumper corner damaged

surface corrosion to underside

Fail 8 Mar 2023 96,887 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front tyres are worn to limits on edges

near side mirror and rear bumper corner damaged

surface corrosion to underside

Pass 16 Mar 2022 90,833 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 83,890 miles

front and rear brake discs are worn

near side rear brake pads are worn to limits and show signs of previously binding

rear anti roll bar bushes are worn

surface corrosion to underside

Pass 20 Mar 2020 80,334 miles

front brae discs are worn

near side rear brake binding slightly

Pass 21 Mar 2019 74,576 miles

front brake discs are worn/poor condition

Fail 21 Mar 2019 74,576 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid master cylinder (1.1.16 (b) (i))

front brake discs are worn/poor condition

Pass 22 Mar 2018 68,827 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

EML Light on

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 22 Mar 2018 68,827 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

EML Light on

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 62,018 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE WEARING ON OUTER EDGES

BOTH REAR TYRES ARE PERISHING

OFF SIDE WIPER BLADE IS IN POOR CONDITION/SPLIT

Pass 22 Mar 2016 53,065 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 43,772 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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 25 Feb 2014 36,194 miles

Front brake discs lipped/worn

Front brake pads worn

Pass 21 Mar 2013 29,389 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 22,982 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 16,857 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 WVT is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WVT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GU08 WVT registered?

GU08 WVT is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 24 March 2008.

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