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GU08 XJD

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

92,204 mi
Last recorded92,204 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 XJD
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2024 92,204 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 86,173 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2023 86,173 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 80,306 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2022 80,304 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/50-17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 75,072 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 70,418 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 6 Mar 2019 64,120 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 60,812 miles

Front No plate cracked

Pass 8 Mar 2017 55,723 miles

Front No plate cracked

Pass 18 Mar 2016 51,670 miles

Condensation in rear fog lamp

Pass 11 Mar 2015 46,909 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 46,909 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 28 Mar 2014 42,332 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 42,332 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 35,453 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Mar 2012 29,029 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 29,029 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 22,082 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 XJD is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 XJD, 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 XJD registered?

GU08 XJD is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is GU08 XJD safe to buy?

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