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GV58 HCX

2008 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

180,507 mi
Last recorded180,507 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV58 HCX
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2025 180,507 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front & rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring worn both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Nearside Rear Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front & rear both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all underneath (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2025 180,507 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working all lamps (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front & rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring worn both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Nearside Rear Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front & rear both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all underneath (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 178,637 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2024 178,637 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2022 176,338 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

front and rear suspension components arms, frame and mountings are corrode

Pass 15 Nov 2021 173,986 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 168,560 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 May 2020 162,096 miles

front and rear suspension arms and components are corroded

Fail 12 May 2020 162,096 miles

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

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

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

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

front and rear suspension arms and components are corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2019 158,968 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 158,968 miles

Front Position lamp not working both side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 149,347 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 139,657 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 128,696 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 119,347 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2017 106,384 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 97,306 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 85,843 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 78,676 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 78,398 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 66,720 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 55,084 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 43,578 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 43,578 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 32,716 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 32,716 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 HCX is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 HCX, 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 HCX is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 9 December 2008.

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