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GV08 TVE

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2022
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

95,496 mi
Last recorded95,496 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2021 95,496 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 86,590 miles

rear heat shield loose

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust hanger broken on rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear tie rods and track rods corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2019 86,590 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust hanger broken on rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear tie rods and track rods corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear heat shield loose

Pass 12 Jul 2018 80,765 miles

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

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

various underside components corroded including prescribed areas not considered excessive

Fail 12 Jul 2018 80,765 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

various underside components corroded including prescribed areas not considered excessive

Pass 10 Jul 2017 73,843 miles

Nearside Front tyre 3mm 205/55x16

Nearside Rear tyre tread splitting

Offside Rear tyre 2.5mm

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pipes to o/s/r and n/s/r flexis corroded

n/s/f brake pipe corroded

Fail 10 Jul 2017 73,843 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front tyre 3mm 205/55x16

Nearside Rear tyre tread splitting

Offside Rear tyre 2.5mm

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pipes to o/s/r and n/s/r flexis corroded

n/s/f brake pipe corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2016 66,383 miles

brake pipe to o/s/r flexi corroded

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively 2 x (3.7.B.3)

hi level stop lamp inop

o/s/f wiper torn

various components corroded

Fail 6 Jul 2016 66,383 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

brake pipe to o/s/r flexi corroded

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively 2 x (3.7.B.3)

hi level stop lamp inop

o/s/f wiper torn

various components corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2015 61,989 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Jan 2015 61,989 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Feb 2014 54,215 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 54,215 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Bonnet retaining device insecure (8.4.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2013 48,525 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 9 May 2013 48,525 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front brake discs appear wearing thin

negative battery terminal loose

nsr brake slightly binding on

osr brake slightly binding on

rear brake discs appear wearing thin

Pass 7 May 2012 40,576 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2012 40,576 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 May 2011 30,511 miles

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

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 TVE is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 TVE, 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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GV08 TVE is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 12 May 2008.

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