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GV08 YJS

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,671 mi
Last recorded114,671 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 YJS
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 114,671 miles

Front Upper both upper strut bushes slight play

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 103,008 miles

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 edge (5.2.3 (e))

slight hand brake travel

Fail 13 Jun 2025 103,008 miles

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

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

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

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

slight hand brake travel

Pass 12 Jun 2024 93,004 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2023 81,536 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 75,880 miles

general underbody and suspension corrosion

Fail 18 Aug 2022 75,790 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake performance not tested due to leaking brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 62,189 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 62,180 miles

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

front and rear number plates starting to delaminate

nearside door mirror slight damage

Pass 25 Jun 2020 61,338 miles

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

Nearside Front Passenger side mirror has play but secure

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

Fail 22 Jun 2020 61,338 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged (1.6 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Passenger side mirror has play but secure

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

Pass 9 May 2019 57,621 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 53,323 miles

All tyre valves perished

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

Inner brake pads not clearly visible at time of test

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

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

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

Under trays and engine covers fitted at time of test

Fail 10 May 2018 53,323 miles

All tyre valves perished

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

Inner brake pads not clearly visible at time of test

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

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

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

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

Under trays and engine covers fitted at time of test

Pass 25 May 2017 50,000 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 47,153 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 40,966 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r tyre cracked on outer edge

Pass 8 May 2014 34,942 miles

off side rear tyre cracked and in poor condition

Fail 8 May 2014 34,942 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

off side rear tyre cracked and in poor condition

Pass 23 May 2013 29,163 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 29,163 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 May 2012 22,951 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 15,917 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 2 Jun 2011 15,917 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

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 YJS is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YJS, 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 YJS is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 21 May 2008.

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