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GV08 WKS

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

130,864 mi
Last recorded130,864 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 WKS
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 130,864 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2025 123,251 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 116,109 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2024 116,109 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2023 110,059 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 101,749 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2022 101,746 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 93,111 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 93,108 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2020 81,174 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 69,986 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 62,550 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 59,108 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 53,788 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 48,543 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f wiper split

Fail 1 May 2015 48,543 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f wiper split

Pass 24 Apr 2014 42,221 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2013 36,751 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 31,765 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 31,765 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 5 May 2011 27,011 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 WKS is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 WKS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GV08 WKS registered?

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

Is GV08 WKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV08 WKS shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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