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GV08 BFA

2008 Toyota Avensis

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2020
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

215,934 mi
Last recorded215,934 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 BFA
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 215,934 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

parking brake just met requirement

Pass 26 Apr 2018 206,363 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear end section (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Apr 2018 206,363 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear end section (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Apr 2017 191,319 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 180,083 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 149,455 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 125,503 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 100,355 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 75,830 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 50,488 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

High-level Stoplamp inop.

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 BFA is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BFA, 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 BFA is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 21 April 2008.

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