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GV08 OUA

2008 Toyota Avensis

Blue Lpg 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

243,747 mi
Last recorded243,747 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 OUA
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2022 243,747 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2022 243,747 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 239,171 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 236,522 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 214,279 miles

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

Nearside Rear spring replaced with 2nd hand spring

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

Fail 29 Aug 2019 213,397 miles

Brake performance not tested spring (1.2.1 (g))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 182,197 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 142,249 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Mar 2018 142,243 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing gas (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/rear tyre wearing outer edge

o/s/front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 14 Mar 2017 99,105 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s+o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Mar 2017 99,105 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s+o/s (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/rear tyre worn on edges

o/s/rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 4 May 2016 84,281 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 84,281 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 69,146 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 51,129 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 41,156 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 32,916 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 25,038 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 OUA is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 1,794cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 OUA, 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 OUA registered?

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

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