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GV08 PVT

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

91,964 mi
Last recorded91,964 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 PVT
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2022 91,964 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 87,662 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2021 87,660 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 86,893 miles

Cracks evident on offside front tyre

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 83,908 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2019 83,906 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 79,705 miles

o/s and n/s rear brake pipes corroded

Nearside Rear tyre slightly unevenly on inner edge

front brake pads worn low [3mm] and discs lipped

Fail 26 Sep 2018 79,705 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly unevenly on inner edge

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

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

front brake pads worn low [3mm] and discs lipped

o/s and n/s rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2017 71,651 miles

front brake pads worn low and discs lipped

Pass 4 Apr 2016 66,186 miles

Front both tyres worn inner edge

Fail 4 Apr 2016 66,186 miles

Front both tyres worn inner edge

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 59,611 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 54,047 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 46,363 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 46,363 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 38,159 miles

front brake pads low

Pass 4 Apr 2011 29,334 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 PVT is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 PVT, 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 PVT registered?

GV08 PVT is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 22 April 2008.

Is GV08 PVT safe to buy?

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