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GV08 BOJ

2008 Toyota Avensis

Grey Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

200,136 mi
Last recorded200,136 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 200,136 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2025 200,136 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 182,160 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2024 182,160 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 169,883 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2023 169,838 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2022 156,371 miles

corrosion on rear suspension components

sill covers and under trays fitted

slight corrosion on chassis sections and under body panels

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 20 Aug 2021 146,662 miles

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

Front and rear bumpers damaged

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going into rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear door and rear body panel damaged

Rear wiper rubber split

corrosion on fuel tank straps

sill covers and under trays fitted

slight corrosion on chassis sections and under body panels

Fail 17 Aug 2021 146,556 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded going into rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front and rear bumpers damaged

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going into rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear door and rear body panel damaged

Rear wiper rubber split

corrosion on fuel tank straps

sill covers and under trays fitted

slight corrosion on chassis sections and under body panels

Pass 16 Oct 2020 139,541 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2020 139,541 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 119,833 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides going into rear hoses slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion and wear on all brake discs

sill covers and under trays fitted

Fail 16 Apr 2019 119,833 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides going into rear hoses slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion and wear on all brake discs

sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 5 Apr 2018 104,549 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 87,676 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

corrosion and wear on front brake discs

sill covers fitted

Fail 31 Mar 2017 87,676 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

corrosion and wear on front brake discs

sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Apr 2016 71,956 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 67,274 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 58,291 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 54,294 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside rear hand brake cable outer casing is slightly worn.

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside rear hand brake cable outer casing is slightly worn.

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

Rear exhaust mounting bracket is corroded.

Pass 25 Jan 2013 48,426 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 39,141 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 19,270 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 BOJ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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

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