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GV08 YEL

2008 Toyota Avensis

Grey Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

102,234 mi
Last recorded102,234 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 YEL
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 102,234 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Sep 2025 102,234 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 82,741 miles

Offside Rear EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD LOSE UNDER TANK

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 72,091 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL FOUR DISC RUSTY (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD LOSE

Fail 4 Sep 2023 72,091 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL FOUR DISC RUSTY (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM TREAD &WORN ON EGED . ADVICE CHANGING TYRE & CHECK TRACKING (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD LOSE

Pass 8 Sep 2021 69,794 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 69,401 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 69,401 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 66,111 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2019 66,111 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam 477 BULB FITTED (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working 207 BULB FITTED (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 60,928 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 52,847 miles

RATTEL FROM ENGINE

HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT NOT WORKING

PLASTIC UNDER TRAY FITTED STOPPING FULL INSPECTION OF UNDER SIDE AND SILLS

Fail 20 Sep 2017 52,847 miles

HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT NOT WORKING

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour 581 BULB FITTED (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour 581 BULB FITTED (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working 501 BULB FITTED (1.1.C.1d)

PLASTIC UNDER TRAY FITTED STOPPING FULL INSPECTION OF UNDER SIDE AND SILLS

RATTEL FROM ENGINE

Pass 21 Sep 2016 45,556 miles

rattily noise around engine

Pass 24 Sep 2015 43,473 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 37,816 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 29,311 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 22,759 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 17,515 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 YEL is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YEL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GV08 YEL registered?

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

Is GV08 YEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV08 YEL shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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