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GV08 UTB

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

160,666 mi
Last recorded160,666 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 160,666 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 152,917 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 145,534 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 138,343 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Outer pad 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 6 Feb 2023 138,343 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Outer pad 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 130,078 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 122,687 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 116,500 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All brake hoses. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 107,318 miles

Both sides rear brake pipes to hoses corroding.

Exhaust very rusty in places.

Plastic outer sill covers fitted.

front tyre treads well worn.

Fail 29 Jan 2019 107,318 miles

Both sides rear brake pipes to hoses corroding.

Exhaust very rusty in places.

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

Plastic outer sill covers fitted.

front tyre treads well worn.

Pass 8 Feb 2018 98,202 miles

acceptable corrosion of subframe, steering and suspension, box section and mounting zones*

front wishbones and steering and suspension components,and brake hose ferrules corroded but acceptable*

shields on inner and outer sills, engine and bay area and underbody restrict examination of testable items*

Pass 1 Feb 2017 88,478 miles

front tyres worn*

front wishbones,rear suspension arms and assembly, exhaust heavily corroded*

nsr tyre worn to limit and has nail in tread*

shields on underbody,etc, restrict examination*

Fail 1 Feb 2017 88,478 miles

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

front tyres worn*

front wishbones,rear suspension arms and assembly, exhaust heavily corroded*

nsr tyre worn to limit and has nail in tread*

shields on underbody,etc, restrict examination*

Pass 19 Jan 2016 79,736 miles

Exhaust rusty in places.

Plastic outer sill covers fitted.

Slight play and wear in rear wheel bearings and nsf wiper splitting.

Pass 4 Feb 2015 71,290 miles

Plastic outer sill covers fitted.

exhaust very rusty in places.

Pass 10 Feb 2014 63,818 miles

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)

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

Pass 8 May 2013 52,873 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 40,997 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 29,531 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 UTB 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 UTB, 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 UTB registered?

GV08 UTB is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 9 May 2008.

Is GV08 UTB safe to buy?

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