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GV08 FHC

2008 Toyota Avensis

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

98,010 mi
Last recorded98,010 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 98,010 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2026 98,009 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2025 90,828 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S + O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/S + O/S (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 1.6MM (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Aug 2025 90,828 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt N/S + O/S (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively N/S + O/S (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S + O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/S + O/S (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 1.6MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 83,544 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated N/S + O/S (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/S + O/S (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S + O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 79,114 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S + O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 73,746 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2022 73,746 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 67,205 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 60,198 miles

Both front headlamps hazy

various body damage

Fail 17 Jul 2020 60,198 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Both front headlamps hazy

various body damage

Pass 3 Jun 2019 54,627 miles

Nearside repeater damaged

Rear number plate deteriorating

Various body damage

Fail 3 Jun 2019 54,627 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside repeater damaged

Rear number plate deteriorating

Various body damage

Pass 2 Jun 2018 51,472 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 39,734 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 29,091 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 23,379 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Tread is cracking on OSR tyre.

Fail 26 Mar 2015 23,379 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Tread is cracking on OSR tyre.

Pass 13 Mar 2014 20,949 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 18,180 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 15,052 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 11,672 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 FHC is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FHC, 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 FHC registered?

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

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