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GV08 YHT

2008 Toyota Avensis

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

241,385 mi
Last recorded241,385 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 YHT
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2025 241,385 miles

Nearside Rear lamp assembly has water ingress

Fail 7 Jun 2025 241,381 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear lamp assembly has water ingress

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 240,419 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2024 240,417 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 3 Jun 2023 239,498 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 4 Jun 2022 238,110 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 235,209 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 226,729 miles
Fail 19 May 2020 226,720 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2019 202,132 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 173,243 miles

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 140,054 miles

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% Both (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 134,769 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 105,081 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 1.98 MM (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Borderline (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 2.33 MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% Both Rear (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 80,025 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 29 Apr 2013 70,448 miles

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

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

Offside rear tyre on 3mm

Pass 29 Apr 2013 70,448 miles

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

Offside rear tyre on 3mm

Pass 25 Apr 2012 58,606 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 40,295 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 YHT is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YHT, 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 YHT registered?

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

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