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GV08 YHS

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

99,696 mi
Last recorded99,696 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 99,696 miles

Rear Subframe Corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2025 90,265 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2025 90,216 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 86,591 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 82,440 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 78,412 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Going out of shape inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S and O/S - Wheel arch lines (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S - Upper and Lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2022 78,412 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Going out of shape inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S and O/S - Wheel arch lines (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S - Upper and Lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 75,192 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S and O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 73,466 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2020 73,466 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 70,343 miles

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

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

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

brake pedal travel long/spongy

Fail 16 Jul 2019 70,343 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

brake pedal travel long/spongy

Pass 16 Jul 2018 66,224 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 60,774 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 54,563 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 48,247 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 41,685 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 41,685 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 35,070 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 28,454 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 28,454 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 May 2011 21,909 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Apr 2011 21,833 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 YHS is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 YHS, 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 YHS registered?

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

Is GV08 YHS safe to buy?

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