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GV08 URM

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

190,077 mi
Last recorded190,077 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2024 190,077 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear sills and suspension components (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 181,430 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 173,300 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 163,571 miles

windscreen has slight damage but not within drivers view

Pass 9 Dec 2020 159,494 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 147,097 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2019 147,072 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 137,533 miles

Nearside parking brake low

Fail 19 Jun 2018 137,398 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside parking brake low

Pass 15 Jun 2017 128,519 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 118,893 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 107,399 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 107,378 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

traction control and engine management lamp on

Pass 4 Jun 2014 93,567 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 80,167 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 66,745 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 52,160 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 URM is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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

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