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GV08 YFG

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

84,557 mi
Last recorded84,557 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2024 84,557 miles

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

Underneath corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2023 82,282 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 79,356 miles

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front and both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2022 79,356 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front and both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 76,989 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 75,768 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 May 2020 75,768 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2019 73,743 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 71,675 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 68,439 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 65,262 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 61,891 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 May 2014 57,804 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 52,770 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 48,752 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 40,618 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 YFG is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver 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 YFG, 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 YFG registered?

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

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