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GV08 BDZ

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

119,317 mi
Last recorded119,317 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 BDZ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 119,317 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 115,902 miles

Front all front suspension components corroding

Rear all rear suspension components corroding

Pass 21 Jun 2024 112,065 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 107,238 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 104,444 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Jul 2022 104,444 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 99,151 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 96,422 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 92,866 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 92,865 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 85,661 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Jun 2018 85,661 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 78,224 miles

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

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Jul 2017 78,224 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR AT REAR (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 70,460 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 65,393 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 60,145 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 51,691 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 51,691 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 40,921 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 30,676 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 BDZ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 GV08 BDZ, 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 GV08 BDZ registered?

GV08 BDZ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 3 April 2008.

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