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GV08 KTF

2008 Toyota Avensis

Grey Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2024
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

177,468 mi
Last recorded177,468 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 KTF
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2023 177,468 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lens damage

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jun 2023 177,468 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lens damage

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 163,742 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2022 163,742 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2021 147,937 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge balding on the edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge balding on the inner edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2021 147,937 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge balding on the edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge balding on the inner edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 136,106 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge with cuts to tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge with cuts to tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jun 2020 136,106 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge with cuts to tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge with cuts to tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 120,971 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 102,386 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge stepping on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 86,082 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit balding on inner has small slit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Jun 2017 86,082 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit balding on inner has small slit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 69,504 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 69,493 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 65,538 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Sep 2015 65,538 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 59,311 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Sep 2014 59,311 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 Sep 2013 52,347 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 52,347 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 43,782 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Apr 2011 30,727 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 30,727 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 KTF is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 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 KTF, 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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GV08 KTF is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 10 April 2008.

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