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GV58 EWS

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,215 mi
Last recorded111,215 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV58 EWS
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2024 111,215 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2024 111,198 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Nov 2023 109,986 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2022 108,093 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2022 108,093 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

reverse lamp not working

Pass 19 Nov 2021 105,608 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2021 105,608 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 104,061 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 104,061 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 102,128 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 96,528 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 96,528 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 89,443 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 89,443 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 80,407 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 69,502 miles

Nearside Front worn on edge

Fail 21 Nov 2015 69,498 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front worn on edge

Pass 25 Nov 2014 59,612 miles

plastic sill covers fitted

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre wearing low close to centre wear bars

Pass 14 Nov 2013 49,054 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 38,544 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 30,259 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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GV58 EWS is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GV58 EWS, 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 GV58 EWS registered?

GV58 EWS is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 19 November 2008.

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