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GY08 OLC

2008 Toyota Avensis

White Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

130,862 mi
Last recorded130,862 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY08 OLC
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2022 130,862 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear axel corroded

under fitted tray

Pass 30 Dec 2021 128,236 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front And Rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Handbrake Just Met

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underbody Corroded

Undercovers Fitted - Can't See Components

Fail 30 Dec 2021 128,236 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front And Rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Handbrake Just Met

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underbody Corroded

Undercovers Fitted - Can't See Components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 31 Dec 2020 125,175 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

under covers fitted

Fail 31 Dec 2020 125,175 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

under covers fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2020 124,011 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2020 124,011 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2016 124,066 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 Nov 2016 124,055 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Jul 2015 121,698 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2015 117,398 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

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

Fail 11 Feb 2015 117,357 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 9 Aug 2014 106,407 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 105,819 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 74,158 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 60,059 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 46,003 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 24,114 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 9,021 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 OLC is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in White with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 OLC, 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 OLC is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 1 April 2008.

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