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GV08 WZC

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

148,345 mi
Last recorded148,345 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2024 148,345 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Upper Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

near side and off side under sills corroded

Fail 18 Apr 2024 148,345 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

near side and off side under sills corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2023 141,704 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2023 141,666 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 134,162 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 128,899 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 117,430 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Jul 2020 117,430 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 105,512 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 105,508 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 96,861 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 89,967 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Jun 2016 79,661 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 64,233 miles

sills covered

Fail 23 Jun 2015 64,233 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

sills covered

Pass 21 Jul 2014 42,787 miles
Pass 5 May 2014 41,512 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 35,564 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 35,564 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 29,655 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2011 23,832 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 WZC is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WZC, 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 WZC registered?

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

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