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GV08 YAY

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

264,595 mi
Last recorded264,595 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 YAY
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2026 264,595 miles

Both headlamps slightly deteriorated

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front and rear suspension components corroded

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

Pass 30 Aug 2025 250,781 miles

Surface corrosion suspension and braking

Pass 31 Aug 2024 239,250 miles

Surface corrosion suspension and braking

Pass 31 Aug 2023 225,650 miles

Front and rear brake and suspension components corroded

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Wiper blades deteriorated / worn

Pass 3 Sep 2022 216,615 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2022 216,615 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 213,203 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 212,490 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside rear tyre worn to 1.9mm nearing legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 207,594 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 207,594 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in tread+ below 1.6mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 200,116 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 200,115 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 194,718 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 188,831 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 179,708 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 166,530 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 140,006 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 140,006 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 115,313 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 89,889 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 YAY is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YAY, 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 YAY registered?

GV08 YAY is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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