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GY08 YOV

2008 Toyota Avensis

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

131,275 mi
Last recorded131,275 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY08 YOV
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 131,275 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 111,500 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 99,207 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2023 99,207 miles

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 84,242 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2022 84,014 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 77,845 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 75,902 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 74,253 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 72,721 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 72,609 miles

Corrosion To Front And Rear Suspension Components

Exhaust System Corroded

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 71,119 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 68,913 miles

Centre/Rear Exhaust Hanger Corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2015 64,991 miles

Centre exhaust hanger heavily corroded

Front brake discs lipped

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorating

Pass 7 Apr 2014 58,527 miles

Front wipers split at ends

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 52,609 miles

Front brake discs worn/lipped

Pass 26 Mar 2012 42,775 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front brake disc/s lipped and worn.

front number plate weathered.

Pass 4 Apr 2011 35,044 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 YOV is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YOV, 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 YOV registered?

GY08 YOV is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 10 April 2008.

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