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GY08 XLR

2008 Toyota Avensis

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

185,828 mi
Last recorded185,828 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY08 XLR
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2025 185,828 miles

Offside Rear Has slight water ingress

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

Fail 2 Jan 2025 185,828 miles

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

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Has slight water ingress

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 167,756 miles

Offside Rear Has slight water ingress

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

Tailgate cannot be opened from outside

Fail 10 Jan 2024 167,756 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Has slight water ingress

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

Tailgate cannot be opened from outside

Pass 16 Jan 2023 148,747 miles

Offside Rear Has slight water ingress

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

Fail 16 Jan 2023 148,747 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Has slight water ingress

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 128,547 miles

Offside headlight has slight water ingress

Fail 18 Jan 2022 128,547 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside headlight has slight water ingress

Pass 19 Jan 2021 111,894 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 107,916 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 107,916 miles

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 97,002 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 97,002 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 83,208 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 79,629 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2017 79,629 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 71,945 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 64,798 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 64,798 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 54,277 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Apr 2014 54,277 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Apr 2013 44,549 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 44,549 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 38,042 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 23,335 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 XLR is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XLR, 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 XLR registered?

GY08 XLR is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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