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GY08 CGG

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

137,068 mi
Last recorded137,068 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2018
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2018 137,068 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 123,230 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output going opaque (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output going opaque (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively slight (3.7.B.3)

Fail 11 Dec 2017 123,230 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output going opaque (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output going opaque (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively slight (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 108,607 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 12 Dec 2016 108,607 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 94,219 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Dec 2015 94,219 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 4 Dec 2014 81,141 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 81,141 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 68,884 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 68,884 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 57,752 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 47,717 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 4 Mar 2011 32,989 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 CGG is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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