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GV08 WKR

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

119,389 mi
Last recorded119,389 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2024 119,389 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2024 119,389 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 116,707 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened light corrosion to front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

move car contents into boot to facilitate inspection

reversing light not working

underbody components corroding

Pass 11 Feb 2022 112,012 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear components corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody and components corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

reversing light not working

Fail 11 Feb 2022 112,012 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear components corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody and components corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

reversing light not working

Pass 17 Feb 2021 107,881 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/r. o/s/r. ()

corrosion on front and rear suspension components

Pass 11 Feb 2020 104,688 miles

park brake lever high on travel

underbody and components corroding

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 11 Feb 2020 104,688 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working replaced bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

park brake lever high on travel

underbody and components corroding

Pass 11 Feb 2019 101,041 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 31 Jan 2018 98,682 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 94,035 miles

unable to check rear seat belts child seats fitted

Fail 17 Feb 2017 94,035 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

unable to check rear seat belts child seats fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2015 89,963 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 87,836 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 82,247 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 82,247 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 May 2013 73,008 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 60,877 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 47,873 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 WKR is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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