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GY08 YAJ

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

198,659 mi
Last recorded198,659 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2020 198,659 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2020 198,378 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2020 198,378 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2019 175,965 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 151,325 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 151,300 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall damaged - marked with yellow chalk (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 151,205 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 151,205 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 140,982 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 137,916 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 127,098 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 113,852 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 96,392 miles

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

front brake pads look low

Pass 12 Mar 2013 74,332 miles

n/s/r tyre worn very uneven on inside

Fail 15 Mar 2012 55,627 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside headlamp dim

Pass 15 Mar 2012 55,627 miles

nearside headlamp dim

Pass 17 Mar 2011 37,433 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 YAJ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YAJ, 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 YAJ registered?

GY08 YAJ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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