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GV08 URZ

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

82,284 mi
Last recorded82,284 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 82,284 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 78,750 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Jan 2025 78,746 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 77,231 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 75,627 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 73,468 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 71,255 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 69,304 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 65,582 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 61,554 miles

Offside Front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre starting to wear on edges

Pass 3 Jan 2017 58,031 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 4 Jan 2016 53,091 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 53,087 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 48,335 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 42,512 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 36,533 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 30,728 miles

exhaust system slightly deterated

Fail 4 Jan 2012 30,728 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

exhaust system slightly deterated

Pass 5 May 2011 25,148 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)

nearside and offside rear tyres,tread cracking in between pattern.

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 URZ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 URZ, 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 URZ registered?

GV08 URZ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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