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GY08 YGG

2008 Toyota Avensis

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

141,800 mi
Last recorded141,800 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2023 141,800 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2023 141,743 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 131,208 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 118,781 miles

Both center exhaust rubbers not connected

High level brake light innop

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 111,238 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 111,238 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 102,932 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 92,391 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 82,242 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 72,403 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 63,285 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 632,285 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 59,130 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2014 59,130 miles

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2013 51,046 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2012 41,350 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2012 41,350 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 28,469 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 YGG 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 72.2%.

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 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 YGG, 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 YGG registered?

GY08 YGG is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 10 April 2008.

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