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GY08 YOT

2008 Toyota Avensis

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

154,014 mi
Last recorded154,014 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY08 YOT
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 154,014 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

both rear light clusters have water ingress

corrosion around rear suspension mounts

rear suspension corroded, not yet holed

Pass 9 Dec 2024 141,377 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear trailing arm bushes corroded

Fail 2 Dec 2024 141,312 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear trailing arm bushes corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2023 130,401 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 120,269 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 105,944 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 95,413 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 95,413 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 89,047 miles

surface rust front and rear under side

Pass 11 Apr 2019 86,562 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material UNCLEAR HOW BAD CORROSION IS VIEW BLOCKED BY INNER WHEEL ARCH COVER (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material UNCLEAR HOW BAD CORROSION IS VIEW BLOCKED BY INNER WHEEL ARCH COVER (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 84,015 miles

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

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

Rear brake pipes limited view

Pass 5 Apr 2017 81,285 miles

BOTH front tyres worn edges and badly perished

N/s/rear tyre worn inside edge

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 5 Apr 2017 81,285 miles

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

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

BOTH front tyres worn edges and badly perished

N/s/rear tyre worn inside edge

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 8 Apr 2016 75,117 miles

metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 15 Apr 2015 70,865 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 70,865 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 62,543 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 52,987 miles

Nearside Rear 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 14 Mar 2012 42,898 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 32,709 miles

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

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

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 YOT is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Blue 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 YOT, 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 YOT registered?

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

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