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GV08 LBZ

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,079 mi
Last recorded127,079 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 LBZ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 127,079 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all round (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 126,405 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 123,879 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2024 123,879 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 121,980 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 119,223 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2021 119,223 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 89,132 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 86,132 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 92,395 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 81,652 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2017 81,652 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2016 70,976 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 58,477 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 48,419 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 48,419 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 May 2013 37,627 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 36,194 miles

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

nearside and offside front brake pads wearing low

Pass 20 May 2011 25,328 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Fail 20 May 2011 25,328 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front brake discs worn

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 LBZ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LBZ, 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 LBZ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 5 June 2008.

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