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GV08 YPE

2008 Toyota Avensis

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

138,081 mi
Last recorded138,081 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 138,081 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Fail 10 Aug 2026 138,071 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 26 Aug 2025 107,551 miles

surface rust underbody

Pass 15 Nov 2024 106,320 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2023 96,649 miles

underside / paneling / steering / suspension / braking components all areas showing corrosion / signs of corrosion becoming advanced in places / exhaust heat sheild around fuel tank heavily corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2022 91,488 miles

bonnet release cable broken / cable reworked to under front grill / strong advise to rectify correctly

underside / steering / steering / braking components all areas showing general corrosion

Fail 18 Jun 2022 91,488 miles

Brake performance not tested brakes not tested due to n/s main brake pipe burst / leaking (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Side repeater not working o/s wing repeater inop (door mirror) (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture both main brake pipes corroded to excess at rear sections n/s + o/s (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system n/s main brake pipe leaking (brake pipe burst on brake roller test ) (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

bonnet release cable broken / cable reworked to under front grill / strong advise to rectify correctly

underside / steering / steering / braking components all areas showing general corrosion

Pass 9 Jul 2021 85,907 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2021 85,907 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 80,315 miles

exhaust slight corrosion

Pass 10 Jul 2019 75,095 miles

Central Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rusty / slight corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear subframe slight corrosion

underside car slight corrosion

Pass 7 Jul 2018 73,018 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 7 Jul 2018 73,018 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Jul 2017 71,378 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 68,367 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 63,828 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 58,645 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 54,040 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 47,196 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 41,431 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 YPE is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YPE, 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 YPE registered?

GV08 YPE is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 1 June 2008.

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