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GU58 AFO

2008 Toyota Avensis

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

135,899 mi
Last recorded135,899 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU58 AFO
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2023 135,899 miles

Under Tray Fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2022 130,159 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 21 Apr 2022 130,124 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Two deep cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working Intermittent (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative Intermittent (4.5.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 121,865 miles

rear tyres perished

Fail 13 Oct 2020 121,794 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

rear tyres perished

Pass 1 May 2019 111,768 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 111,768 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front wiper blades poor sweep

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 108,464 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 104,048 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 98,899 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 98,895 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. does not adjust (1.8)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 93,869 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 89,161 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 89,161 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 83,824 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 79,130 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 79,130 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 61,535 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 61,535 miles

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

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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GU58 AFO is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 GU58 AFO, 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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GU58 AFO is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is GU58 AFO safe to buy?

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