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GV08 XAM

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

108,546 mi
Last recorded108,546 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 108,546 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2-3mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front fog light inoperative

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

handbrake travel slightly long

Pass 16 May 2024 105,545 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2023 102,072 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective starting to split and smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 May 2022 98,110 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs slightly corroding (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link lower ball joint gaiter not fully secure (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front fog light inoperative

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate cracked (0.1 (b))

handbrake travel slightly long

Fail 14 May 2022 98,110 miles

Windscreen washer not working both front (3.5 (a))

Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs slightly corroding (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link lower ball joint gaiter not fully secure (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front fog light inoperative

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate cracked (0.1 (b))

handbrake travel slightly long

Pass 22 May 2021 95,466 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroding (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front fog light does not work

handbrake travel slightly long

Fail 22 May 2021 95,466 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroding (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front fog light does not work

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front (3.5 (a))

handbrake travel slightly long

Pass 20 May 2020 89,625 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front fog lamp inop

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

parking brake lever has very little free travel

Fail 18 May 2020 89,625 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front fog lamp inop

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

parking brake lever has very little free travel

Pass 20 May 2019 81,934 miles

Offside Front fog light does not work

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

handbrake travel slightly long

Fail 18 May 2019 81,932 miles

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

Offside Front fog light does not work

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

handbrake travel slightly long

Pass 17 May 2018 74,338 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 74,338 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2017 66,216 miles

both front wiper blades slightly smear the screen

Fail 13 May 2017 66,216 miles

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

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

both front wiper blades slightly smear the screen

Pass 14 May 2016 58,361 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear tyre has a nail in the tread

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 May 2016 58,361 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear tyre has a nail in the tread

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 May 2015 49,080 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2014 39,259 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

os driving light not working,surface rust s\frames,susp components.

Pass 14 May 2013 34,084 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 28,818 miles

osr tyre close to min outer edge,some travel h\b\lever.

Pass 11 May 2011 23,442 miles

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

h\brake lever some travel

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 XAM is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 XAM, 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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GV08 XAM is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 15 May 2008.

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