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GU58 VGE

2008 Toyota Avensis

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

172,263 mi
Last recorded172,263 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU58 VGE
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2021 172,263 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 172,250 miles

Emissions not tested oil level low (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 166,192 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2019 166,192 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure INNER SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Nov 2018 160,832 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 153,334 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 143,658 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 113,652 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 89,949 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 72,985 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 72,833 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 72,833 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 58,635 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 58,635 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front brake discs worn

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 8 Sep 2011 45,012 miles

engine oil level on minimum

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 VGE is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VGE, 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 VGE registered?

GU58 VGE is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 12 September 2008.

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