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GY08 YGD

2008 Toyota Avensis

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

162,343 mi
Last recorded162,343 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 162,343 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2026 162,342 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 145,535 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front bumper damaged

Fail 2 Apr 2025 145,535 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front bumper damaged

Pass 2 Apr 2024 129,936 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

o/s/f headlamp deteriorated

Fail 2 Apr 2024 129,936 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre on edge 205-55-16 ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

o/s/f headlamp deteriorated

Pass 25 Mar 2023 108,866 miles

Front and rear brake and suspension component slightly corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2023 108,866 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front and rear brake and suspension component slightly corroded

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 107,492 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 106,011 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 105,125 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 99,754 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both, offside and nearside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Under-trays fitted as standard, obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Mar 2019 99,754 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both, offside and nearside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Under-trays fitted as standard, obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2018 93,082 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 87,080 miles

Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 81,309 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 30 Mar 2016 81,309 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 23 Mar 2015 74,949 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 74,949 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 63,751 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 50,607 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 37,468 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 27,134 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 YGD is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 YGD, 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 YGD registered?

GY08 YGD is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 2 April 2008.

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