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GY08 AKG

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,712 mi
Last recorded108,712 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY08 AKG
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2020 108,712 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 108,598 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 91,962 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres blocking on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 79,034 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 LIMITS!! (5.2.3 (e))

both rear tyres slight misshaped

handbrake has little reserve travel

Fail 29 Oct 2018 79,034 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 LIMITS!! (5.2.3 (e))

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

both rear tyres slight misshaped

handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 16 Oct 2017 68,311 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Oct 2017 68,311 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working x2 (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 60,159 miles

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

rear tyres slight mishaped

Pass 12 Oct 2015 49,648 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 38,844 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 33,505 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2013 33,505 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 22,945 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Jul 2012 22,945 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 16,321 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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GY08 AKG is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 GY08 AKG, 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 AKG registered?

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

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