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GU58 GZW

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

49,777 mi
Last recorded49,777 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 49,777 miles

Front wiper blades worn

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear before brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear before brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear nearside and offside rear suspension components upper and lower suspension arms corroded

nearside and offside front lower suspension arms corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2025 48,469 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear before brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 46,840 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear suspension components show corrosion

Pass 29 Aug 2023 45,345 miles

slight corrosion on all parts

slight corrosion on under side of vehicle

Pass 24 Aug 2022 43,716 miles

Front bumper damaged

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all suspension parts corroded

slight corrosion on under side of vehicle

Pass 31 Aug 2021 42,099 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front bumper and grill damaged

all suspension parts corroded and detiorating

slight corrosion on under side of vehicle

Pass 1 Sep 2020 40,809 miles

all suspension parts corroded

slight corrosion on under side of vehicle

Fail 1 Sep 2020 40,809 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

all suspension parts corroded

hand brake long traval

slight corrosion on under side of vehicle

Pass 4 Sep 2019 38,936 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 35,704 miles

Rear Both rear tyres has slite cracking in the tread

Fail 23 Aug 2018 35,704 miles

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

Rear Both rear tyres has slite cracking in the tread

Pass 23 Aug 2017 32,856 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 29,750 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 24,799 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 21,788 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 21,788 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 19,384 miles

both rear tyres perished with in tread

Pass 14 Aug 2012 16,533 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 13,542 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 GZW is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GZW, 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 GZW registered?

GU58 GZW is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 2 September 2008.

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