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GV08 TWD

2008 Toyota Avensis

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2021
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

123,704 mi
Last recorded123,704 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 TWD
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2020 123,704 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

suspension arms and coil springs covered with underseal

Pass 6 Apr 2017 113,695 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 113,695 miles

Front registration plate non-reflective border wider than permitted (6.3.4h)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part Fouling on droplink (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate non-reflective border wider than permitted (6.3.4h)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 98,375 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 98,241 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 82,033 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 62,899 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 62,899 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

All brake discs badly lipped

All brake pads low

Pass 23 Apr 2012 43,728 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 28,278 miles

damage to outer rim on n/s/r wheel and slight damage to outer rim on o/s/f wheel

nail in outer tread of o/s/r tyre

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 TWD is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TWD, 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 TWD registered?

GV08 TWD is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 8 May 2008.

Is GV08 TWD safe to buy?

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