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GV08 URX

2008 Toyota Avensis

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

134,531 mi
Last recorded134,531 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 URX
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 134,531 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2025 127,745 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 120,766 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2023 114,964 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 109,556 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 109,224 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 108,354 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 108,516 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 107,285 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 107,261 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 104,120 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 104,120 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 99,667 miles

N/S/F tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 17 Jul 2014 92,488 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2013 77,723 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 62,485 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 62,485 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 44,440 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2011 44,433 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside 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 URX is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 URX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GV08 URX registered?

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

Is GV08 URX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV08 URX shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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