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GV08 WZM

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,868 mi
Last recorded109,868 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2021 109,868 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s/f and o/s/f (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective n/s/f and o/s/f (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive floor covers fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2021 109,868 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s/f and o/s/f (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective n/s/f and o/s/f (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive floor covers fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 106,827 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outter (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2020 106,827 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outter (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2019 102,019 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 98,317 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 98,062 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 May 2017 87,568 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 87,568 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 78,687 miles

centre stop light not working

passenger front wiper blade split but still clears the screen effectively

Pass 17 Apr 2015 72,652 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

high level brake light not working

Pass 29 Apr 2014 57,379 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre stop light not working

Pass 26 Apr 2013 47,949 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 38,544 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 35,204 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 28,279 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 WZM is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WZM, 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 WZM registered?

GV08 WZM is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 6 May 2008.

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