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GV08 TVC

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

139,576 mi
Last recorded139,576 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 TVC
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 139,576 miles

front and rear suspension components corroded

Fail 24 Aug 2026 139,576 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2025 132,367 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear multiple rear suspension components corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2024 126,632 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2024 126,632 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leaking at clamps and joints (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 123,924 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow front to centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 121,613 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 118,721 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2021 118,721 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing loose stud (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 113,106 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 106,159 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 98,744 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 98,744 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 90,437 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 81,945 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 81,945 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2015 71,436 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 61,195 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 61,195 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 51,607 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2013 51,607 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 May 2012 41,809 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2011 31,598 miles

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

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 TVC is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver 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 TVC, 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 TVC registered?

GV08 TVC is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 6 May 2008.

Is GV08 TVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV08 TVC shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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