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GV08 DJK

2008 Toyota Avensis

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

134,921 mi
Last recorded134,921 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 DJK
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2020 134,921 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 134,917 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 121,449 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 105,715 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both side (2.4.G.2)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 91,654 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Mar 2017 91,654 miles

Headlamp aim too high both side front (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 79,484 miles

Engine covers fitted

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under trays fitted

Fail 26 Mar 2016 79,469 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working Wing mirror indercator (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure smooth on inside edge (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under trays fitted

Fail 21 Mar 2015 72,345 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 72,345 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 64,007 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 54,043 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2012 44,427 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 29,440 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 DJK is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DJK, 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 DJK is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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