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GV08 NDJ

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

139,224 mi
Last recorded139,224 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 139,224 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2026 139,212 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 130,891 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

general corrosion

Pass 26 Jan 2024 122,489 miles

All suspension coomponents corroded

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 1.6-2mm (5.2.3 (e))

General chassis corrosion

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both slightly (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 115,684 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 4mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Undertray slight damaged

Pass 11 Jan 2022 109,600 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 105,829 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

general underbody/underbody components corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2021 105,784 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

general underbody/underbody components corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2019 96,255 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 96,255 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 87,055 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 87,055 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 74,697 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 74,697 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 63,438 miles

Item removed from driver view before test.

Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% Both have 1 bulb out of 3 not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 8 Jul 2016 63,438 miles

Item removed from driver view before test.

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

Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% Both have 1 bulb out of 3 not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 60,124 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 55,327 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2014 55,327 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 49,461 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 47,959 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 37,791 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 25,794 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 NDJ 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 NDJ, 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 NDJ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 8 April 2008.

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