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GV08 XAE

2008 Toyota Avensis

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

268,377 mi
Last recorded268,377 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 XAE
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2022 268,377 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2022 268,377 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 256,466 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Nov 2021 256,466 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2019 246,101 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under vehicle suspension/braking components are slightly corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2019 228,180 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides inner arches (1.1.11 (c))

under vehicle suspension/braking/exhaust components are slightly corroded

Pass 24 Dec 2018 217,139 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

under vehicle suspension/braking/exhaust components are slightly corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2018 196,845 miles

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

under vehicle suspension/braking/exhaust components are slightly corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2018 196,757 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 196,756 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter missing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2017 163,350 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 163,348 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 May 2016 130,012 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 130,012 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 18 May 2015 107,429 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 May 2015 107,429 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Apr 2014 80,920 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 80,920 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2013 68,473 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 55,717 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 40,936 miles

some wear on both front brake discs

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 XAE is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XAE, 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 XAE registered?

GV08 XAE is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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