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GY08 AEX

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

126,114 mi
Last recorded126,114 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY08 AEX
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2025 126,114 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2023 101,148 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 80,193 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2022 80,150 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2021 65,056 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 53,223 miles
Pass 27 May 2018 47,075 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 43,787 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Jun 2017 43,787 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 40,366 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 35,953 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 32,595 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 27,728 miles

n\s\f tyre damage\cuts on sidewall

Pass 20 Jun 2012 22,947 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 17,369 miles

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

high level stop light not working

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 AEX is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 GY08 AEX, 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 GY08 AEX registered?

GY08 AEX is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 11 June 2008.

Is GY08 AEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY08 AEX shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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