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GV08 BHF

2008 Toyota Avensis

Grey Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

201,160 mi
Last recorded201,160 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 201,160 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine upper area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2026 201,158 miles

Oil leaking excessively from transmission gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine upper area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 191,002 miles

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

inner sills, brake pipe, subframe, suspension component's corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2024 180,795 miles

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

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

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

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

brake pipe & suspension components corroded

oil leak

Fail 8 Jun 2024 180,795 miles

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

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

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

Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

brake pipe & suspension components corroded

oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2023 169,800 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 156,251 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))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 143,999 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2021 143,999 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 139,021 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 127,518 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 127,518 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 113,113 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 100,973 miles

Front headlamps both sides on lower limits

Nearside Rear cut to cord, not excess (hole)

Offside Front headlamp output reduced but not more than 50%,

Offside Rear Nail in tyre and a piece of metal

covers & trays

Pass 18 Apr 2016 92,921 miles

Offside Rear tyre has a nail

child seats nearside & offside rear

covers & trays

Fail 18 Apr 2016 92,921 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre has a nail

child seats nearside & offside rear

covers & trays

Pass 15 Apr 2015 80,468 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

centre brake light not working

n/s/r inner side light not working

o/s/r outer side light not working

Fail 15 Apr 2015 80,468 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

centre brake light not working

n/s/r inner side light not working

o/s/r outer side light not working

Pass 15 Apr 2014 68,249 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2013 53,595 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 53,547 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Fail 20 Apr 2012 40,258 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 40,258 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 40,120 miles

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

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

front brake discs has a lip and are worn

Pass 31 Mar 2011 26,970 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 BHF is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 BHF, 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 BHF is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 16 April 2008.

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