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GY08 YGJ

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,827 mi
Last recorded87,827 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY08 YGJ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 87,827 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2024 83,129 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 78,646 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 72,417 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 65,775 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 61,583 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 60,155 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside front wiper blade starting to deteriorate

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear tyres starting to crack

Underbody corrosion

Fail 23 Mar 2020 60,153 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside front wiper blade starting to deteriorate

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear tyres starting to crack

Underbody corrosion

Pass 22 Mar 2019 54,272 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front wiper deteriorating

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front wiper deteriorating

undertray missing fixings but still secure

various underbody corrosion

Pass 28 Mar 2018 45,989 miles

engine undertrays fitted

exhaust has corrosion

various underbody corrosion

Pass 23 Mar 2017 39,676 miles

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

slight under body corrosion

Fail 22 Mar 2017 39,675 miles

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

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

slight under body corrosion

Pass 22 Mar 2016 32,717 miles

Front wiper blades starting to deteriorate

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5-3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 21 Mar 2016 32,713 miles

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

Front wiper blades starting to deteriorate

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5-3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 26,495 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2014 20,373 miles

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

front wiper blades starting to deteriorate

nearside rear tyre cracking

Fail 20 Mar 2014 20,370 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front wiper blades starting to deteriorate

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 25 Mar 2013 18,328 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 16,841 miles

o/s/r tyre sidewall damage (run flat)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 15,298 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 YGJ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YGJ, 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 YGJ registered?

GY08 YGJ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 26 March 2008.

Is GY08 YGJ safe to buy?

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