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GV08 HLR

2008 Toyota Avensis

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

137,601 mi
Last recorded137,601 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 HLR
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 137,601 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

front to rear all mechanical components/underbody corroded

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 19 Nov 2024 126,484 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 121,318 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 116,333 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 111,277 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2021 111,267 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 105,356 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 101,955 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 98,289 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 98,289 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 94,111 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 94,111 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 87,105 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 78,414 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 69,374 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 61,069 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Mar 2013 53,318 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 46,504 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 38,112 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 HLR is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel 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 HLR, 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 HLR registered?

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

Is GV08 HLR safe to buy?

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