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GV08 YCG

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

86,080 mi
Last recorded86,080 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2024 86,080 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all suspension arms are rust corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2023 79,743 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2023 79,743 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 72,691 miles

Underside front & rear suspension frames & attached components - light corrosion

Fail 7 Jul 2022 72,691 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tread -- cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner tread

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner tread

Underside front & rear suspension frames & attached components - light corrosion

Pass 21 Jun 2021 66,243 miles

covers fitted to both outer sill panals

various brake & suspension components are rust corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2020 59,912 miles

Outer sills covered

Underside front & rear suspension frames / components rusted

Fail 14 Jul 2020 59,912 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Outer sills covered

Underside front & rear suspension frames / components rusted

Pass 15 Apr 2019 47,512 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front tyre cut to outer wall

handbrake lever travel high

offside and nearside front wiper blades small splits advise change

Pass 30 Apr 2018 37,652 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 37,652 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 28,081 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 26,182 miles

Front bottom arms corroded

Fail 28 Apr 2016 26,182 miles

Front bottom arms corroded

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 23,722 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 20,964 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 20,964 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 17,485 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 14,478 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 10,630 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 YCG 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 70%.

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

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