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GU58 DFX

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

128,732 mi
Last recorded128,732 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU58 DFX
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2023 128,732 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2023 128,585 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2022 113,135 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2022 113,117 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 103,719 miles

Corroded near rear trailing arm mounts

Fail 28 Jun 2021 103,572 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Corroded near rear trailing arm mounts

Pass 6 Jul 2020 99,908 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 93,655 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 93,590 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

All Brake disc's worn, but not excessively

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Apr 2018 86,280 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and is worn from inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and is worn from inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

underbody has serves corrosion

Pass 2 May 2017 75,094 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2016 65,664 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 65,604 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' across lower part of screen (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 53,521 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 29,275 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 23 Aug 2011 21,383 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 DFX is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DFX, 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 GU58 DFX registered?

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

Is GU58 DFX safe to buy?

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