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GV08 OKS

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

188,715 mi
Last recorded188,715 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2016
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 OKS
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2016 188,715 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

both front wishbones corrided

Pass 20 Jan 2016 162,884 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 130,845 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 102,923 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 102,923 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 82,641 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 51,961 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 49,717 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 43,375 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Aug 2012 43,371 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs in poor condition

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 26 Jul 2011 33,004 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 33,004 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 OKS is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OKS, 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 OKS registered?

GV08 OKS is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 28 April 2008.

Is GV08 OKS safe to buy?

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