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GV08 HLP

2008 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

132,665 mi
Last recorded132,665 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 HLP
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 132,665 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2025 132,093 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2025 132,093 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 130,863 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 129,414 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 126,720 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective osf/nsf (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule osr/nsr (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 125,410 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 123,390 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 121,101 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 119,111 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 118,402 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 117,495 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 108,549 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 108,549 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 95,484 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 79,012 miles

both front tyres are wearing on inner edges

Pass 21 Mar 2013 74,679 miles

Centre stop lamp not working.

Offside front tyre worn more on very inner edge.

Pass 16 Mar 2012 67,590 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 51,004 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 HLP is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 HLP, 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 HLP registered?

GV08 HLP is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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