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GY08 BFF

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

56,458 mi
Last recorded56,458 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2019 56,458 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 51,027 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 51,027 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 May 2017 49,830 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 49,830 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 3 May 2016 41,295 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 41,295 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 May 2015 32,225 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 May 2014 31,013 miles

cut to sidewall of nsf tyre

Fail 8 May 2014 31,013 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

cut to sidewall of nsf tyre

eml on

Pass 7 May 2013 29,710 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 29,710 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 11 May 2012 26,231 miles

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 May 2012 26,231 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 22,952 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 BFF 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 60%.

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 BFF, 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 BFF registered?

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

Is GY08 BFF safe to buy?

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