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GV08 YHB

2008 Toyota Avensis

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

107,734 mi
Last recorded107,734 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 YHB
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 107,734 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 105,936 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Mar 2025 105,936 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded going to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 104,998 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside rear inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 102,974 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2023 102,925 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 100,797 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to fexi hose to wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Mar 2022 100,777 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and offside rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to fexi hose to wheel (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 97,415 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside rear going to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 95,578 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 92,726 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 89,785 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 80,641 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 72,164 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Apr 2016 72,164 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Apr 2015 63,937 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside driveshaft seal weeping

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 63,937 miles

Nearside driveshaft seal weeping

Pass 15 Apr 2014 52,678 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 41,000 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 32,397 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 25,408 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 YHB is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YHB, 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 YHB registered?

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

Is GV08 YHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV08 YHB shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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