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GV08 BGO

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

84,228 mi
Last recorded84,228 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 BGO
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2022 84,228 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2022 84,228 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 78,621 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FRONT TO REAR BOTH SIDES (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Jan 2022 78,616 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FRONT TO REAR BOTH SIDES (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 70,448 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 70,329 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

car has loads of corrosion on suspension units,axles and under car

Pass 29 May 2019 64,978 miles

Nearside Front door catching on wing

Rear washer inop

Fail 29 May 2019 64,978 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front door catching on wing

Rear washer inop

Pass 11 Jun 2018 60,958 miles

scratches on screen

Pass 8 Jun 2017 57,306 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front Disc's worn (3.5.1i)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension lower arms + wishbones arms (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 53,189 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 53,178 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 48,534 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2015 48,534 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 40,500 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 33,886 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Mar 2012 27,638 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 27,638 miles

Centre Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 21,562 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 BGO is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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