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GV08 NLM

2008 Toyota Avensis

Grey Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

152,025 mi
Last recorded152,025 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 152,025 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 132,196 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2023 113,081 miles

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy nearside and offside (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2022 99,820 miles

under body surface corrosion

Fail 3 Dec 2022 99,820 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

under body surface corrosion

Pass 9 Dec 2021 94,260 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))

Fail 9 Dec 2021 94,260 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 89,425 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 87,303 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Mar 2020 87,303 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 80,568 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 73,609 miles

light surface cracks to both rear tyres

Fail 26 Mar 2018 73,609 miles

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

light surface cracks to both rear tyres

Pass 29 Mar 2017 66,420 miles

small cut in nearside rear tyre tread

Pass 30 Mar 2016 60,384 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 60,384 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 57,713 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 48,136 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 39,343 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 30,084 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 21,901 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 NLM 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 NLM, 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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What year was GV08 NLM registered?

GV08 NLM is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 8 April 2008.

Is GV08 NLM safe to buy?

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