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GU58 CCY

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,081 mi
Last recorded163,081 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU58 CCY
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2024 163,081 miles

Exhaust mounting defective One of the rear hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both side's (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Lot of corrosion to the underside of the car

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge /tyre also has a cut in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side's (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2024 163,042 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective One of the rear hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both side's (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Lot of corrosion to the underside of the car

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge /tyre also has a cut in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side's (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 159,902 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 155,231 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2022 155,223 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 150,828 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both side's (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres started to perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

vehicle is very corroded on the underside of the car

Fail 17 Aug 2021 150,827 miles

Brake performance not tested As rear brake is leaking (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both side's (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres started to perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

vehicle is very corroded on the underside of the car

Pass 27 Aug 2020 149,112 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2020 149,112 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2019 139,850 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2019 139,850 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 127,076 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2018 127,076 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 117,546 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 105,553 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 92,241 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 78,154 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

covers on sills

Fail 7 Aug 2014 78,153 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

covers on sills

Pass 5 Aug 2013 64,535 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 30 Aug 2012 53,951 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 40,945 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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GU58 CCY is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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