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GV08 BUA

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

124,060 mi
Last recorded124,060 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2024 124,060 miles

Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 118,519 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 112,846 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 106,676 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 102,236 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 102,200 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 98,984 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear arms heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2019 98,984 miles

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

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

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Corrosion in general underneath

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear arms heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 91,262 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 83,002 miles

nearside front brake pipe greased not allowing full inspection of corrosion

offside front brake pipe greased not allowing full inspection of corrosion

Pass 1 Nov 2016 73,332 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Nov 2015 66,803 miles

slight judder from rear brakes

Fail 28 Nov 2015 66,803 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

slight judder from rear brakes

Fail 25 Oct 2014 56,633 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing edges

2 x front tyres bald edges

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

corrosion on various suspension parts

front brake discs and pads worn

hi level stop lamp inop

n/s/r tyre wearing inner edges

Pass 25 Oct 2014 56,633 miles

2 x front tyres bald edges

front brake discs and pads worn

hi level stop lamp inop

n/s/r tyre wearing inner edges

o/s/r tyre wearing edges

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

corrosion on various suspension parts

Pass 2 May 2013 43,375 miles

hight level brake light out

Fail 2 May 2013 43,375 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

hight level brake light out

Pass 12 Apr 2012 34,110 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 25,650 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 25,650 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 BUA is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BUA, 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 BUA is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 17 April 2008.

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