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GU58 VJX

2008 Toyota Avensis

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

159,346 mi
Last recorded159,346 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2024 159,346 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 157,548 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 156,299 miles

Nearside Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front & rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 150,100 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 142,272 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2020 142,269 miles

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

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 125,309 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2019 125,309 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 97,666 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lamp in mirror (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 87,582 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance mirror (1.4.A.2e)

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)

Fail 19 Sep 2017 87,550 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance mirror (1.4.A.2e)

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)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 78,394 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 27 Sep 2016 78,375 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 69,374 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 61,710 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 54,746 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 43,812 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 43,812 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 33,425 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 VJX is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VJX, 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 VJX registered?

GU58 VJX is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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