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GY08 BVH

2008 Toyota Avensis

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

139,817 mi
Last recorded139,817 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2023 139,817 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both O/S & N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 131,841 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both N/S & O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Dec 2022 131,836 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both N/S & O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 123,502 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2021 123,502 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 119,482 miles

Front Only 50% washers working .

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

Fail 7 Dec 2020 119,441 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing Stalk missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Front Only 50% washers working .

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 114,597 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 106,218 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 98,839 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 91,329 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 91,327 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 87,077 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 87,074 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/50r17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit 215/50r17 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Jun 2015 78,521 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 78,521 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 70,735 miles

chip in swept area

noise from nsf when wheel spun

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 27 Jun 2013 64,019 miles

osf wiper split still clearing

rear brake pads appear low

chip in windscreen in swept area

slight noise from nsf when wheel spun

Fail 27 Jun 2013 64,019 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

chip in windscreen in swept area

front tyres worn smooth on edge close to limit

osf wiper split still clearing

osr tyre cut on side wall

rear brake pads appear low

slight noise from nsf when wheel spun

Pass 15 Jun 2012 55,092 miles

brake discs lipped

brake pads getting low

osr tyre cut in side wall

Fail 15 Jun 2012 55,092 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake discs lipped

brake pads getting low

osr tyre cut in side wall

Pass 21 Jun 2011 39,354 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake fluid level low

front discs lipped

nsf tyre wearing on edge and object in tread

objects in osr tyre

osf tyre worn smooth on edge and cut in tread

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 BVH is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BVH, 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 BVH registered?

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

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