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GV08 XWJ

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

139,092 mi
Last recorded139,092 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2023 139,092 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2023 139,084 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 117,468 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2022 117,468 miles

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

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))

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 108,167 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 108,167 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 91,628 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads very thin strongly advise replacement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 72,056 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 72,056 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 61,292 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 60,681 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 53,757 miles

Nearside Front Tyre nearing 2mm tread depth indicators.

Fail 10 Oct 2017 53,757 miles

Nearside Front Tyre nearing 2mm tread depth indicators.

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 22 Jun 2016 50,512 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 46,657 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 42,962 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 38,565 miles

Small tear in driver's wiper blade rubber

Pass 29 May 2012 32,786 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 26,524 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 XWJ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 XWJ, 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 XWJ registered?

GV08 XWJ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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