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GV08 YOL

2008 Toyota Avensis

Grey Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

187,968 mi
Last recorded187,968 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 YOL
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2023 187,968 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2023 187,966 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 172,471 miles

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

Front os ns wheel arch liners missing

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

tow bar fitted but no electrics

Pass 9 Dec 2021 154,328 miles

tow bar fitted but no electrics

Fail 7 Dec 2021 154,327 miles

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

tow bar fitted but no electrics

Pass 3 Dec 2020 137,699 miles

Front bumper damaged

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre punture ()

vehicle nearly to dirty to test

Pass 22 Nov 2019 116,901 miles

No trailer electrics fitted for towbar

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 22 Nov 2019 116,901 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

No trailer electrics fitted for towbar

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 7 Dec 2018 95,699 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 75,230 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2017 75,225 miles

Front Body has a projection caused by damage DUE TO BUMPER MISSING (6.1.C.1)

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 49,274 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 59,377 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 53,226 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 45,930 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 38,190 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 38,190 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 23,564 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 20,304 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 YOL is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YOL, 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 YOL is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 19 May 2008.

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