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GV08 UTM

2008 Toyota Avensis

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

97,795 mi
Last recorded97,795 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 UTM
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2023 97,795 miles

Offside Front Lower Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust hanger detached (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Oct 2023 97,795 miles

Offside Front Lower Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust hanger detached (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 93,996 miles

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 90,657 miles

Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All over general corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 89,806 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 89,806 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 87,320 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 82,424 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2018 82,424 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 77,843 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edges. Nearside front tyre outer wall perished.

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 12 Dec 2017 77,843 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both front tyres worn on outer edges. Nearside front tyre outer wall perished.

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 71,268 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 64,033 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 53,195 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 47,946 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 37,755 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

plastic sill covers fitted obscuring sills

Fail 24 May 2013 37,755 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

plastic sill covers fitted obscuring sills

Pass 22 May 2012 29,197 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 May 2012 29,197 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside rear tyre close to limit and slightly out shape

Wipers poor

Pass 23 May 2011 20,291 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 UTM is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 UTM, 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 UTM is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 2 May 2008.

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