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GV08 XAN

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

155,105 mi
Last recorded155,105 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 155,105 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2025 155,102 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 142,152 miles

Front number plait slightly damage

Fail 5 Nov 2024 142,152 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front number plait slightly damage

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))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 129,226 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2023 129,226 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 117,095 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 117,095 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 103,215 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 103,215 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 88,516 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) bothside ()

Fail 29 Jun 2020 88,516 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both side (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick bothside (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) bothside ()

Pass 8 Jul 2019 76,705 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Under tray fitted

Pass 4 May 2018 65,633 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 60,765 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear brake sticking

Pass 16 Apr 2016 56,643 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 16 Apr 2016 56,642 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nail in tread 0 to 2mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 May 2015 47,391 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 44,903 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 35,714 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 31,908 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 26,742 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 XAN 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 XAN, 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 XAN registered?

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

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