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GY08 BNK

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

111,803 mi
Last recorded111,803 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 111,803 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 105,684 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 99,084 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pads ok (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on edges 215/50/17 w xl (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jan 2024 99,083 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick + discs worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pads ok (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on edges 215/50/17 w xl (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 91,576 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 83,002 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 75,532 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 73,789 miles

reverse light not working

Pass 18 Feb 2019 68,975 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 64,516 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm 215/50R17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Feb 2018 64,516 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm 215/50R17 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 58,596 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm 215/50R17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 50,811 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2016 50,811 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 46,015 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 38,758 miles

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)

rear tyres tread is cracking

Pass 1 Mar 2013 32,813 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front fog light does not work

Pass 23 Feb 2012 25,891 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 19,130 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 BNK is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 BNK, 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 BNK registered?

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

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