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GY08 YEU

2008 Toyota Avensis

Grey Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

154,963 mi
Last recorded154,963 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY08 YEU
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 154,963 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2025 133,373 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 112,739 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2024 112,736 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 92,772 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2023 92,760 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 85,140 miles

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

Rear suspension components corroded

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear seats laid flat not allowing full inspection of adult seat belts

Pass 11 Feb 2021 81,975 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre side walls perished 205/55/16

Rear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2021 81,974 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre side walls perished 205/55/16

Rear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 77,824 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre perished 205/55/16

Rear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 73,150 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre side walls perished 205/55/16

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 68,486 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 64,530 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 61,649 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 59,100 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 56,226 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 51,301 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 33,226 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 30,141 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 YEU is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 YEU, 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 YEU registered?

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

Is GY08 YEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY08 YEU shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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