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GV08 KTX

2008 Toyota Avensis

Grey Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

158,518 mi
Last recorded158,518 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 158,518 miles

all suspension components heavily corroded front and rear

Fail 3 Dec 2025 158,517 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

all suspension components heavily corroded front and rear

Pass 26 Nov 2024 157,729 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all suspension components heavily rusted front and rear

Pass 23 Nov 2023 156,230 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 154,662 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Nov 2022 154,662 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 153,194 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 150,652 miles

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 144,453 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2019 144,452 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 137,474 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 137,415 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 129,327 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 115,306 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 102,810 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 95,105 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 31 Mar 2014 76,925 miles

rear brake pads look low

stonechips in windscreen

Pass 4 Apr 2013 63,624 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 63,624 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 46,492 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 28,037 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 KTX is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 KTX, 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 KTX is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 8 April 2008.

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