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GY08 AUM

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

167,157 mi
Last recorded167,157 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2019 167,157 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 155,853 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement body bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front registration plate deteriorated

offside mirror housing damaged

Fail 1 Oct 2018 155,839 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake performance not tested due to brake fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested due to engine oil level below minimum (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety brake fluid (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement body bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake fluid low level

front registration plate deteriorated

offside mirror housing damaged

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2017 138,586 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front tyres void of tread on edges

nearside rear anti-roll bar/body bush worn but not considered excessive

offside mirror housing damaged

registration plate deteriorated, front

Fail 17 Oct 2017 138,443 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front tyres void of tread on edges

nearside rear anti-roll bar/body bush worn but not considered excessive

offside mirror housing damaged

registration plate deteriorated, front

Pass 10 Oct 2016 129,874 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 rear ()

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Outer tyre sidewall cut no cords showing

Nearside Rear slight bind

Pass 29 Sep 2015 122,211 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 114,700 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2013 105,263 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 105,233 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 96,845 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 87,709 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 AUM is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AUM, 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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GY08 AUM is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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