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GY08 YLV

2008 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

82,704 mi
Last recorded82,704 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY08 YLV
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2024 82,704 miles
Fail 30 May 2024 82,697 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2023 80,921 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 78,807 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 75,633 miles
Pass 1 May 2020 72,769 miles

both front wiper blades beginning to split

Pass 21 May 2019 70,074 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 66,682 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 54,222 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 49,838 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on edges

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2016 49,814 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Both rear tyres wearing on edges

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 43,402 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 39,528 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 36,491 miles

All tyres worn low on edges of treads.

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear seats folded at time of test, pet cage on top, unable to inspect seat belts.

Pass 8 May 2012 30,910 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 May 2011 26,302 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 YLV is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YLV, 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 YLV registered?

GY08 YLV is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 13 May 2008.

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