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GU08 XJM

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

135,790 mi
Last recorded135,790 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 XJM
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 135,790 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 116,901 miles

Nearside Front inner wheel arch loose

Pass 15 May 2023 111,351 miles

Nearside Front inner w- arch adrift

Nearside Rear tyre slightly distorted

Fail 15 May 2023 111,351 miles

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

Nearside Front inner w- arch adrift

Nearside Rear tyre slightly distorted

Pass 21 May 2022 108,126 miles

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

parking brake just met

Fail 21 May 2022 108,126 miles

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

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

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

parking brake just met

Pass 5 Jul 2021 103,462 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

parking brake lever has less reserve travel

Fail 5 Jul 2021 103,462 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

parking brake lever has less reserve travel

Pass 20 Feb 2020 87,086 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 86,452 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 82,462 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

centre stop lamp not working

Fail 19 Mar 2018 82,461 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

centre stop lamp not working

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 76,902 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 9 Feb 2016 69,908 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

centre stop lamp not working

Pass 20 Feb 2015 56,874 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 56,872 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 43,348 miles

Front front tyres wearing low and wearing on inner edge

Nearside rear lamp lense damaged

Fail 19 Feb 2014 43,308 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front front tyres wearing low and wearing on inner edge

Nearside rear lamp lense damaged

Pass 12 Feb 2013 24,593 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 19,289 miles

rear nearside light cluster outer glass holed does not effect operation of any lights

Pass 21 Feb 2011 15,883 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 XJM is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XJM, 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 XJM registered?

GU08 XJM is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 20 March 2008.

Is GU08 XJM safe to buy?

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