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GV08 MVW

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

75,141 mi
Last recorded75,141 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 MVW
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 75,141 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2026 75,141 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working 2x sidelights (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour 2 x rear indicators white (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2025 70,445 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 66,395 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2024 66,385 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2023 60,570 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2023 60,570 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 56,067 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 51,216 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 24 Aug 2020 46,506 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2020 46,506 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 41,485 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2019 41,485 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 37,071 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 33,182 miles

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

found condensation in o/s/r light unit.

Pass 3 Jun 2016 30,507 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 30,471 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear grove worn on outer side wall

Pass 23 Apr 2015 26,931 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 23,566 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 19,746 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2013 19,746 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 16,496 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s front tyre sidewall has a slight cut.

Pass 1 Apr 2011 12,790 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 MVW is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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

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