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GV08 WZL

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

116,359 mi
Last recorded116,359 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 116,359 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2025 116,359 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 23 Nov 2024 112,821 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2024 112,821 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2023 109,288 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2023 109,288 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2022 105,802 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 94,605 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside and Offside lower ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 84,302 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Apr 2019 76,355 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 15 May 2018 69,062 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 9 Jun 2017 63,044 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2016 58,012 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2015 55,065 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 49,581 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2013 37,456 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 26,579 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to wear unevenly

offside rear tyre starting to wear unevenly

Pass 23 Jun 2011 16,911 miles

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

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

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 WZL is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WZL, 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 WZL registered?

GV08 WZL is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is GV08 WZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV08 WZL shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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