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GY08 YFW

2008 Toyota Avensis

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

321,256 mi
Last recorded321,256 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2020
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY08 YFW
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2020 321,256 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2020 321,164 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 293,690 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 262,285 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 262,285 miles

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 8 May 2017 224,548 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 224,548 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2016 189,248 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 189,248 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2015 157,437 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 May 2015 157,437 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 136,622 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 99,220 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 1 Nov 2012 57,638 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 11 Nov 2011 18,713 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 16,097 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 YFW is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 YFW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GY08 YFW registered?

GY08 YFW is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is GY08 YFW safe to buy?

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