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GU58 DFY

2008 Toyota Avensis

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,549 mi
Last recorded146,549 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU58 DFY
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2023 146,549 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside wiper smearing slightly

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

both headlights output slightly dull

Fail 22 Aug 2023 146,549 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing key missing unable to check seal (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake performance unable to be tested brake pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire fuel tank heatshield (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system excessively corroded (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside wiper smearing slightly

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

both headlights output slightly dull

Pass 16 Aug 2022 129,132 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded at joint (6.1.2 (a))

offside rear anti roll bar linkage incorrectly fitted

Fail 16 Aug 2022 129,132 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded at joint (6.1.2 (a))

offside rear anti roll bar linkage incorrectly fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2021 111,514 miles

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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened distorted and brake hose is touching it at times (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside front, offside front, offside rear and nearside rear (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside rear and offside rear main suspension arms, mainly around shock absorber mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside front and offside front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside rear and offside rear chassis legs, inner sills and surrounding areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 102,775 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2020 102,775 miles

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working switch not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 96,784 miles

Front brake pads low

Under side of vehicle dry

Fail 7 Sep 2019 96,776 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front brake pads low

Fail 11 Feb 2019 96,321 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 91,079 miles

Rear brake pads low at n/s

Pass 17 Sep 2016 83,888 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 77,752 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 67,987 miles

ns/front tyre inner and outer edge worn

os/front tyre inner and outer edge worn

Fail 7 Nov 2014 67,987 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

ns/front tyre inner and outer edge worn

os/front tyre inner and outer edge worn

Pass 6 Nov 2013 54,914 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 42,475 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 29,271 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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 DFY is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 DFY, 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 DFY is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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