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GV08 YDX

2008 Toyota Avensis

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

143,617 mi
Last recorded143,617 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 YDX
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 143,617 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Nov 2024 121,338 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2024 121,275 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 97,991 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 58,989 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 38,774 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 35,916 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 32,304 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 29,518 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 27,360 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 25,396 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 23,842 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 21,828 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 19,801 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 19,801 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 18,154 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 YDX is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YDX, 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 YDX registered?

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

Is GV08 YDX safe to buy?

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