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GV08 OVN

2008 Toyota Avensis

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

175,466 mi
Last recorded175,466 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 OVN
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2024 175,466 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 27 Aug 2024 175,459 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 166,130 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 154,453 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 127,956 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2021 127,956 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 117,949 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 117,949 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 103,701 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 103,701 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 94,373 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 91,162 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 91,162 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 90,316 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 88,013 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 84,652 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 84,652 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 72,698 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 72,698 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 58,967 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Aug 2011 44,837 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 30,197 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 16,196 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 OVN is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 OVN, 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 OVN registered?

GV08 OVN is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 30 August 2008.

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