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GV08 NVN

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,353 mi
Last recorded86,353 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 NVN
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 86,353 miles

hand brake slightly traveling.under tray fitted,loose.under side slightly corroded.

Fail 4 Jun 2026 86,353 miles

Headlamp aim too low both side (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

hand brake slightly traveling.under tray fitted,loose.under side slightly corroded.

Pass 3 Jul 2025 84,020 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front brake pipes At join with brake hoses) (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Jun 2025 84,017 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear brake pipe at rear (at join with rear brake hose) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear pipe leaking at rear (at join with brake hose) (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front brake pipes At join with brake hoses) (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 81,614 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 78,368 miles

high level brake light not working.under tray fitted.under side slightly corroded.

Fail 29 Jun 2023 78,367 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

high level brake light not working.under tray fitted.under side slightly corroded.

Pass 8 Jun 2022 74,791 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Undertray fitted.

Pass 8 Jun 2021 72,164 miles

Both Sides Inner Sills and Facing Panel & Undersides General Surface Corrosion.

Both Sides Sills Covers Fitted.

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tailgate Lamp Lens Slightly Damaged.

Fail 8 Jun 2021 72,164 miles

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

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

Both Sides Inner Sills and Facing Panel & Undersides General Surface Corrosion.

Both Sides Sills Covers Fitted.

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tailgate Lamp Lens Slightly Damaged.

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

Pass 15 Jun 2020 70,172 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near rubber hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 66,542 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2019 66,542 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 62,252 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 62,252 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 57,420 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 52,972 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 47,882 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

High level stop lamp not working.

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jun 2015 47,882 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

High level stop lamp not working.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2014 38,635 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2013 30,524 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2012 25,095 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 25,095 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 14,775 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 NVN is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NVN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GV08 NVN registered?

GV08 NVN is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 11 April 2008.

Is GV08 NVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV08 NVN shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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