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GV08 DNU

2008 Toyota Avensis

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

47,821 mi
Last recorded47,821 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 DNU
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Fail 24 Aug 2026 47,821 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning LED in mirror assembly (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2025 39,784 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2024 35,191 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 34,960 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2023 34,934 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2022 34,260 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 33,657 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 33,118 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 32,717 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 32,210 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 31,881 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 31,148 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 30,164 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 27,601 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 25,247 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 23,864 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 22,512 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 DNU is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 DNU, 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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What year was GV08 DNU registered?

GV08 DNU is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 11 June 2008.

Is GV08 DNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV08 DNU shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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