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GY08 CFL

2008 Toyota Avensis

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

70,605 mi
Last recorded70,605 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 70,605 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2026 70,602 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2025 63,758 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 57,354 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 55,816 miles

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip in windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 55,065 miles

Long handbrake travel

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 53,784 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing +wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

front brake pads getting low,front brake discs wearing

suspension components corroding

• Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Nearside Front [5.3.2 (b)] • (Long handbrake travel)

Pass 20 Jul 2020 53,274 miles

Long handbrake travel

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 52,194 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 50,614 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 49,234 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 47,598 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 45,220 miles

both rear tyres perishing

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 28 Apr 2014 42,214 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 39,796 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 39,796 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 30,790 miles

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

front brakes pads and discs worn

Pass 10 May 2011 23,713 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Fail 10 May 2011 23,713 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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 CFL is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Grey 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 CFL, 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 CFL registered?

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

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