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GV58 FGG

2008 Toyota Avensis

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

160,535 mi
Last recorded160,535 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV58 FGG
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2025 160,535 miles

Central Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 148,905 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler neck ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge badly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge badly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2022 141,282 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 134,027 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 125,836 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 116,330 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 104,485 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 104,485 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2017 100,948 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 95,013 miles

Rear Both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner tread.

Fail 25 Nov 2016 95,013 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner tread.

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

Pass 28 Nov 2015 78,707 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2014 63,455 miles

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

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

Unable to check rear belts fully due to rear seats being folded away

build up of grease around osf bottom ball but rubber not split

Pass 22 Nov 2014 63,455 miles

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

Unable to check rear belts fully due to rear seats being folded away

build up of grease around osf bottom ball but rubber not split

Pass 15 Nov 2013 47,545 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Nov 2012 41,023 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 34,889 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front discs worn

Pass 17 Nov 2011 34,889 miles

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

front discs worn

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 FGG is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GV58 FGG, 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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GV58 FGG is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 28 November 2008.

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