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GY08 AVL

2008 Toyota Avensis

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2025
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

212,060 mi
Last recorded212,060 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY08 AVL
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 30 Nov 2024 212,060 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2023 202,666 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2022 194,628 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 185,099 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 180,062 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2020 176,228 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 167,682 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 159,782 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 151,027 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 146,174 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 140,697 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 135,438 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2013 113,533 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 87,587 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2011 71,990 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 AVL is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AVL, 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

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What year was GY08 AVL registered?

GY08 AVL is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 22 April 2008.

Is GY08 AVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY08 AVL shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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