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GV08 BGK

2008 Toyota Avensis

Grey Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,598 mi
Last recorded116,598 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 BGK
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 116,598 miles

Both Headlights Tarnished

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/R and O/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

NSF Inner CV Boot Weeping

Pass 9 Aug 2025 108,307 miles

Both Headlights Tarnished

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Rears (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Aug 2025 108,307 miles

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

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

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

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

Both Headlights Tarnished

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rears and OSF (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 100,662 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2024 100,662 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cut in tread 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 93,521 miles

Both rear parking brake cable casing wearing through

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

O/S headlamp aim a little dim

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

Fail 28 Jul 2023 93,521 miles

Both rear parking brake cable casing wearing through

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

O/S headlamp aim a little dim

Offside Front Position lamp not working Came back on when bonnet shut, Suggest replacement (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 85,551 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2022 85,551 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 78,713 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 73,707 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 66,681 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

O/S headlamp beam pattern a little dim

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 30 Apr 2018 56,686 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 47,469 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2016 40,211 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 35,144 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 31,235 miles

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

offside rear tyre cracking up

Pass 16 Mar 2013 26,692 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 23,703 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 20,795 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 BGK is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Grey 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 BGK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GV08 BGK registered?

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

Is GV08 BGK safe to buy?

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