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GV08 BFX

2008 Toyota Avensis

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

161,048 mi
Last recorded161,048 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 BFX
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2024 161,048 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front & both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both side brake pipe, both side sills, both side spring, front to rear suspension components corroded all

nearside front inner cv boot slight worn

slight play in steering joints

Fail 10 Feb 2024 161,048 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front & both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both side brake pipe, both side sills, both side spring, front to rear suspension components corroded all

nearside front inner cv boot slight worn

slight play in steering joints

Pass 13 Feb 2023 155,009 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

nearside front inner cv boot slight worn

rear axle components & brake pipe slight corroded

slight play in steering joints

Pass 9 Feb 2022 143,847 miles

headlamps misty

Pass 10 Feb 2021 128,604 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 104,604 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2019 99,099 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 92,109 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2017 83,001 miles

brake pedal a little spongy possible air in system

Pass 21 Mar 2016 73,644 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2016 73,644 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 63,650 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 55,396 miles

offside front fog light not working

under tray damaged

Fail 12 Mar 2014 55,396 miles

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

offside front fog light not working

under tray damaged

Fail 11 Mar 2013 45,426 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 45,426 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 36,294 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 25,585 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 BFX is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BFX, 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 BFX registered?

GV08 BFX is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 2 April 2008.

Is GV08 BFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV08 BFX shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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