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GV08 WGC

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

151,608 mi
Last recorded151,608 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 WGC
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2022 151,608 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2021 125,072 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 106,447 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 96,401 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 96,401 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 86,564 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 86,564 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 78,600 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 70,902 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 30 Mar 2015 65,897 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 29 Mar 2014 57,174 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 48,346 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 41,221 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 3 Apr 2012 41,221 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 32,092 miles

nearside rear tyre worn close to wear indicators

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 WGC is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WGC, 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 WGC registered?

GV08 WGC is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 28 April 2008.

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