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GY08 YOH

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,407 mi
Last recorded103,407 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 103,407 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

slight corrosion to all mechanical components heat shield corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2024 88,570 miles

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated tie rods (5.3.4 (b) (i))

rear heat shield loose and corroded

slight corrosion rear suspension components

Pass 2 Aug 2023 77,368 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 73,922 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2021 71,253 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2021 71,253 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 May 2020 69,702 miles

Corrosion around various areas of suspension

Nearside Front Ball joint castle nut/pin heavily corroded

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Steering knuckle hub assy (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Ball joint castle nut/pin heavily corroded

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Steering knuckle hub assy (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2020 69,699 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To Flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension rod corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 65,936 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both front struts corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front arms corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Both rear shock absorbers corroded.

Fail 15 Mar 2019 65,936 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both front struts corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front arms corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Both rear shock absorbers corroded.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads on 2mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 61,776 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 56,231 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 56,231 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 50,567 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 43,755 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 43,755 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 38,887 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 33,726 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 27,512 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 20,827 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 YOH 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 75%.

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 YOH, 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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GY08 YOH is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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