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GV08 YRL

2008 Toyota Avensis

Grey Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

92,203 mi
Last recorded92,203 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 92,203 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Ns+OS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded ns+os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ns+os (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

all rear suspension is corroded, not seriously weakened

Pass 9 Oct 2024 89,703 miles

All rear suspension arms corroded

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside + offside wear to edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside + offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

light damage to nearside side repeater lens

offside main beam bulb fitted incorrectly

Fail 2 Oct 2024 89,703 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working inner + outer lamp (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view glass damaged (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Bumper insecure offside rear side of rear bumper (6.1.4 (a) (i))

All rear suspension arms corroded

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside + offside wear to edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside + offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

light damage to nearside side repeater lens

offside main beam bulb fitted incorrectly

Pass 9 Jun 2023 83,682 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All rear arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2023 83,682 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All rear arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 80,166 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 77,691 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 75,415 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 71,109 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 66,264 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2017 62,826 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2016 58,489 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 52,268 miles

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

Rear exhaust bracket rusty.

Pass 17 May 2014 44,790 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 18 May 2013 39,390 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

hand brake high

Pass 18 May 2012 32,628 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2011 24,671 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 YRL is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 YRL, 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 YRL is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 15 May 2008.

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