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GV08 ZPL

2008 Toyota Avensis

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

194,021 mi
Last recorded194,021 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2017
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 ZPL
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2017 194,021 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

OIL LEAK

Pass 22 Dec 2015 188,069 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Parking brake operation grabbing slightly (3.7.C.3b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Parking brake operation grabbing slightly (3.7.C.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 Dec 2015 188,069 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Parking brake operation grabbing slightly (3.7.C.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Parking brake operation grabbing slightly (3.7.C.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Dec 2014 181,634 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Dec 2014 181,631 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Nov 2013 171,609 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 154,294 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 136,217 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 115,216 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 94,671 miles

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

front discs worn

Pass 14 May 2011 75,771 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 54,618 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 33,943 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2009 15,356 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 ZPL is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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

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