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GY08 MWG

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

95,984 mi
Last recorded95,984 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY08 MWG
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 95,984 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2025 95,984 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 91,392 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Note ,, engine dip stick / tube insecure / damaged

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Dec 2024 91,338 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Note ,, engine dip stick / tube insecure / damaged

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 87,192 miles

Engine oil dip stick casing insecure..

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Several cuts to outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2023 87,192 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Engine oil dip stick casing insecure..

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Several cuts to outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 82,148 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 75,013 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Dec 2020 70,440 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020 70,440 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 66,792 miles

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

Rear both rear handbrake cables starting to wear through casing

Pass 6 Mar 2019 63,354 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 6 Mar 2019 63,354 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 57,650 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside door mirror cover missing

Fail 7 Mar 2018 57,650 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside door mirror cover missing

Pass 22 Feb 2017 52,347 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Feb 2016 46,407 miles

Nearside Rear babyseat fitted obstructing full inspection of adult seat belt

engine cover fitted obscuring some items in engine bay

undertray fitted obsuring some underbody components

Fail 23 Feb 2016 46,407 miles

Nearside Rear babyseat fitted obstructing full inspection of adult seat belt

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine cover fitted obscuring some items in engine bay

undertray fitted obsuring some underbody components

Pass 23 Feb 2015 39,921 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Mar 2014 33,894 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front bumper damaged.

Offside front bumper,wing,doorand rear wheelarch damaged.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Mar 2014 33,894 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside front bumper damaged.

Offside front bumper,wing,doorand rear wheelarch damaged.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2013 28,697 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 27,208 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 24,939 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 24,939 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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 MWG is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 MWG, 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 MWG is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 8 March 2008.

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