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GY08 YFO

2008 Toyota Avensis

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

180,643 mi
Last recorded180,643 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 180,643 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2025 180,643 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

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

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

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 175,296 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s & n/s inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2024 175,296 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s & n/s inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 172,105 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Jan 2023 172,105 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 167,347 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 6 Nov 2021 167,347 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 155,494 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 142,301 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 131,228 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 117,270 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 106,083 miles

covers & trays fitted

Pass 2 May 2015 90,790 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 21 Mar 2014 72,770 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2013 56,241 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 43,442 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Mar 2011 28,094 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 YFO is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YFO, 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 YFO registered?

GY08 YFO is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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