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GV08 YRJ

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

116,059 mi
Last recorded116,059 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 YRJ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 116,059 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 115,173 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 113,273 miles

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 112,348 miles

CORROSION UNDER CAR ALL AROUND

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 111,486 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH SIDE (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2021 111,486 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH SIDE (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 110,341 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 108,510 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underneath (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 105,398 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 May 2018 105,398 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 101,984 miles

Both front suspension lower wishbones corroded.

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 100,437 miles

Slight damage to rear exhaust silencer

Slight frosting on headlamps

Slight surface corrosion on all brake discs

Some corrosion to rear chassis sections

Fail 24 Oct 2016 100,424 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Slight damage to rear exhaust silencer

Slight frosting on headlamps

Slight surface corrosion on all brake discs

Some corrosion to rear chassis sections

Pass 30 Jun 2016 99,734 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 99,734 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 92,461 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 85,635 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 68,718 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 68,718 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 50,293 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 34,595 miles

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

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

both rear tyres have distorted tread

rear wiper rubber split

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 YRJ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YRJ, 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 YRJ registered?

GV08 YRJ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 22 May 2008.

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The MOT history for GV08 YRJ shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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