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GV08 FGZ

2008 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

50,299 mi
Last recorded50,299 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 FGZ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 50,299 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin slightly worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded, but unable to fully inspect due to location (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Mudguard insecure inner wheel arch ()

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2026 50,293 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin slightly worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded, but unable to fully inspect due to location (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Mudguard insecure inner wheel arch ()

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 49,178 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 47,041 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2024 47,031 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 45,443 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 43,704 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 42,318 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 41,591 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 39,031 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 38,993 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 36,549 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 33,772 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 31,064 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 31,064 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)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 27,901 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 24,648 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 21,491 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 17,750 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 12,796 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 FGZ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FGZ, 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 FGZ registered?

GV08 FGZ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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