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GU58 DFK

2008 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

140,920 mi
Last recorded140,920 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU58 DFK
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 140,920 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Jan 2026 140,918 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 135,360 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamps slightly discoloured. (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 16 Jan 2025 135,359 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamps slightly discoloured. (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 129,478 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective N/S and O/S (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

O/S/F tyre worn inner/outer tread

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear tyre's worn outer tread

Pass 28 Feb 2023 124,824 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 120,247 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S and O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

O/S/R Light cluster lens cracked

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S and O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2022 120,247 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt N/S and O/S (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S and O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

O/S/R Light cluster lens cracked

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S and O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 116,041 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 112,578 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 107,295 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 103,395 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Mar 2018 103,395 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 98,858 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 14 Mar 2017 98,858 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 92,888 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 92,849 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 84,858 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 76,915 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 74,037 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 68,038 miles

EMMISONS TEST CARRED OUT ZERO READING NO PRINT OUT

Pass 7 Oct 2011 58,873 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 58,873 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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 DFK is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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

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