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GV08 MVD

2008 Toyota Avensis

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2023
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

89,033 mi
Last recorded89,033 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 MVD
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2022 89,033 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2022 89,032 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 86,898 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2021 86,897 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 85,112 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 83,506 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes to flexible hoses covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners removed from rear view mirror ()

Lower general rusting underside of vehicle

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes to both rear flexible pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre stop lamp inoperative (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking to both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 79,514 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 79,486 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 76,353 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 76,353 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 69,864 miles

Nearside Wing mirror indicator lens is smashed

Under body corrosion setting in

Under trays fitted obscuring view of components

Fail 10 Feb 2017 69,864 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Wing mirror indicator lens is smashed

Under body corrosion setting in

Under trays fitted obscuring view of components

Pass 14 Mar 2016 65,934 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 59,599 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 52,552 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 24 Mar 2014 52,551 miles

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 28 Mar 2013 44,196 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front disc low

Fail 28 Mar 2013 44,196 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front disc low

Fail 30 Mar 2012 32,830 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 32,830 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 22,667 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 22,667 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 MVD is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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

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