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GY08 YFZ

2008 Toyota Avensis

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

59,976 mi
Last recorded59,976 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 59,976 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 58,130 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer shoulder and between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 57,078 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer shoulder and between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 55,773 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 4 Apr 2022 54,616 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 52,019 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2020 50,279 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 47,002 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 3 Apr 2019 47,002 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 12 Apr 2018 43,908 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 41,231 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 37,138 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 36,626 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 34,080 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 30,704 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 30,704 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 27,446 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 23,982 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 17,349 miles

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

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 YFZ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 YFZ, 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 YFZ registered?

GY08 YFZ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is GY08 YFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY08 YFZ shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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