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GV08 DLF

2008 Toyota Avensis

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

144,038 mi
Last recorded144,038 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 144,038 miles

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

Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Handbrake Weak

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 132,913 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 126,657 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Mar 2024 126,656 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 120,172 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 112,277 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside and nearside rear ()

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2022 112,277 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside and nearside rear ()

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 101,602 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 97,405 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 90,290 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 82,600 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 77,542 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 71,560 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 21% max 30% (3.7.B.5b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% max 30% (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 64,783 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2014 55,518 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 55,414 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 44,170 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 34,885 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 24,573 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 DLF is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DLF, 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 DLF is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 1 April 2008.

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