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GV08 ZPN

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2025
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

86,539 mi
Last recorded86,539 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 ZPN
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2024 86,539 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2024 86,473 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to water leak and steam coming from engine / radiator area (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Side repeater not working IN MIRROR (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure Bracket under rear axle (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Strong advise. Outer face badly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Strong advise. Outer face badly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 13 Nov 2023 83,195 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 82,767 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 81,170 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 75,790 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 72,340 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 66,432 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 61,574 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 56,715 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 51,405 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in the tread

Pass 18 Mar 2015 47,561 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 42,738 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 37,305 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 31,881 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2011 24,237 miles

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

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 ZPN is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 ZPN, 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 ZPN registered?

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

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