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GV08 ORU

2008 Toyota Avensis

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

99,855 mi
Last recorded99,855 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 ORU
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 99,855 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 94,740 miles

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 94,054 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Body panel slightly loose and front wing damage (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 80,092 miles

Nearside Front wing and rear quarter has body damage

Fail 14 Apr 2023 80,092 miles

Nearside Front wing and rear quarter has body damage

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 76,869 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 75,966 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2021 75,946 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 75,164 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 75,164 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 73,875 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 73,875 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 72,426 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 72,426 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 71,650 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 68,713 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 68,713 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 61,397 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 56,287 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 47,646 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 38,334 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 28,728 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 ORU is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 ORU, 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 ORU registered?

GV08 ORU is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 1 May 2008.

Is GV08 ORU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV08 ORU shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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