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GV08 USM

2008 Toyota Avensis

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

90,891 mi
Last recorded90,891 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 May 2026 90,891 miles

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Under body corroded.

Pass 13 May 2025 88,508 miles

Nearside Front Inner drive shaft boot deteriorated (perished)

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts worn low (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 May 2025 88,508 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner drive shaft boot deteriorated (perished)

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts worn low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 May 2024 85,711 miles

Underside and several suspension components rusty

Pass 16 May 2023 82,451 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 79,304 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

several front and rear suspension components rusty

Pass 19 May 2021 77,287 miles
Fail 19 May 2021 77,287 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

underside of vehicle & several suspension components rusty

Pass 19 May 2020 75,339 miles

Both inner sills at rear rusty

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perishing slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 May 2020 75,339 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

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

Both inner sills at rear rusty

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perishing slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2019 72,210 miles

All four tyres perishing slightly

Inner sills rusty

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fog switch sticky

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trail arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2019 72,210 miles

All four tyres perishing slightly

Inner sills rusty

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Rear fog switch sticky

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trail arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 68,640 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear light lens slightly damaged

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

underside of vehicle at rear has surface corrosion

Pass 26 May 2017 64,655 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 59,757 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 59,757 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2015 55,814 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2014 50,445 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 44,048 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres perishing slightly

Pass 9 May 2013 44,048 miles

both rear tyres perishing slightly

Pass 10 May 2012 38,376 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 31,524 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front brake pads worn very low

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 USM is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 USM, 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 USM is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 13 May 2008.

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