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GY08 YOK

2008 Toyota Avensis

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

140,901 mi
Last recorded140,901 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY08 YOK
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 140,901 miles

Front Inner steering drumstick joints have play both sides

Front brake pads low

minor oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2025 129,639 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2025 129,638 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 120,461 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BORDERLINE PASS, NEEDS ATTENTION. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Front fog lamp not working

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Surface corrosion to some components on underside of vehicle.

Pass 9 Mar 2023 106,709 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Surface corrosion to some components on underside of vehicle.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2022 96,344 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Surface corrosion to some components on underside of vehicle.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Mar 2022 96,344 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Surface corrosion to some components on underside of vehicle.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2021 84,894 miles

corrosion to all suspension arms

Pass 25 Mar 2020 76,571 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 66,732 miles

engine bay and under engine covers fitted some parts obscured

Pass 9 Mar 2018 60,293 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Engine bay and underbody covers fitted some parts obscured

Pass 17 Mar 2017 55,733 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 55,587 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage side repeter lens brocken (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside mirror cover missing

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

centre brake light not working

front bumper secuitity

Pass 1 Feb 2016 53,668 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 48,164 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 41,529 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 35,296 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 30,042 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 23,390 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 YOK is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 YOK, 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 YOK registered?

GY08 YOK is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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