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GV08 YJF

2008 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

174,132 mi
Last recorded174,132 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 YJF
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 174,132 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2024 169,127 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 164,090 miles

Complete front and rear suspension weakened by advanced corrosion

Fail 26 Apr 2023 164,090 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Complete front and rear suspension weakened by advanced corrosion

Pass 5 May 2022 159,491 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2022 159,396 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2021 153,281 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 27 Apr 2021 153,281 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2020 148,458 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2020 148,458 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 140,967 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 132,032 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2018 131,961 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Steering rack insecure track rod end insecure split pin missing (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 124,287 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 29 Apr 2017 124,284 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm And cut to cords (4.1.E.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2016 116,253 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Unable to see properly (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Unable to see properly (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 108,010 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 3 May 2013 89,040 miles

Nearside rear lamp smashed

Pass 13 Apr 2012 71,305 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 53,562 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 YJF is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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