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GV08 BCX

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

176,252 mi
Last recorded176,252 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 BCX
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 176,252 miles

Nearside Front Coolant leak under bumper

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded ns/os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear axel corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2026 176,252 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coolant leak under bumper

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded ns/os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear axel corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 165,787 miles

Nearside Rear TYRE 3.1MM

Offside Rear TYRE 2.8MM

Fail 30 Jun 2025 165,787 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect TRY BULB 1ST (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear TYRE 3.1MM

Offside Rear TYRE 2.8MM

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

Pass 9 Jul 2024 154,314 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2024 154,314 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2023 142,105 miles

Front lower suspension arms corroded

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear suspension arms corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2023 142,105 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front lower suspension arms corroded

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower position lamp not working

Offside Upper position lamp not working

Rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2022 131,520 miles

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle obscuring the testers view of some testable items

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in glass (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2021 119,569 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2020 108,606 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 98,320 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 83,900 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under trays /engine cover

Pass 22 Aug 2017 77,802 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 72,707 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 72,707 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 65,836 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 57,808 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Aug 2014 57,808 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 45,833 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on the inner edges.

Engine malfunction light is on.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside rear tyre is out of shape.

Pass 15 Aug 2012 31,886 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 17,798 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 15,498 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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GV08 BCX is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 GV08 BCX, 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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GV08 BCX is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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