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GV08 USE

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

167,723 mi
Last recorded167,723 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 167,723 miles

Front Suspension components slightly corroded

Rear Suspension components slightly corroded

Fail 8 May 2026 167,662 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension components slightly corroded

Rear Suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 14 May 2025 162,006 miles
Fail 14 May 2025 162,006 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 16" (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 May 2024 154,333 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 144,127 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 May 2022 131,941 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 121,330 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 114,743 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 May 2019 106,262 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 96,027 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 85,331 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 73,388 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 61,594 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 46,536 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 38,620 miles

Front brake discs worn/lipped

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 May 2013 38,620 miles

Front brake discs worn/lipped

Pass 2 May 2012 30,703 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 19,157 miles

o/s headlamp output slightly reduced

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 USE 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 USE, 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 USE registered?

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

Is GV08 USE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV08 USE shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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