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GY08 AAJ

2008 Toyota Avensis

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2016
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

154,441 mi
Last recorded154,441 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2015
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY08 AAJ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2015 154,441 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front tyre is cut,perished and worn

Fail 31 Jul 2015 154,441 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front tyre is cut,perished and worn

Fail 29 Jul 2015 154,429 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2014 140,221 miles

N/S/F tyre wearing slightly on outer edge

N/S/R tyre slightly mishaped and wearing on inner edge

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 116,022 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 116,017 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

n/s/f tyre has chunks out of the side wall

Pass 20 Jul 2012 91,143 miles

N/S/R tyre wearing on inner edge

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 64,669 miles

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

Offside 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)

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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GY08 AAJ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GY08 AAJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GY08 AAJ?

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What year was GY08 AAJ registered?

GY08 AAJ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 30 July 2008.

Is GY08 AAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY08 AAJ shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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