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GV08 BFY

2008 Toyota Avensis

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,508 mi
Last recorded84,508 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 84,508 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2025 84,508 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 24 Dec 2024 80,519 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 75,885 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2023 75,885 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jan 2023 69,808 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2023 69,808 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 64,431 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2021 64,431 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 62,139 miles

advise little reserve travel on handbrake

Pass 8 Jan 2020 60,645 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 57,161 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

surface corrosion on rear chassis and suspension sections

tow bar sections have surface corrosion on them

Pass 3 Apr 2018 53,499 miles

Chassis corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2017 48,856 miles

mid and rear exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2016 43,835 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 38,639 miles

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

nearside rear handbrake cable is deteriorated. split but operation is ok.

Pass 2 Apr 2014 33,065 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 29,193 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 25,058 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 20,845 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 BFY is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BFY, 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 BFY registered?

GV08 BFY is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 7 April 2008.

Is GV08 BFY safe to buy?

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