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GY08 YRA

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

149,812 mi
Last recorded149,812 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 149,812 miles
Fail 13 May 2026 149,811 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Rear brake pipes split during test (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 May 2025 145,277 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 30 May 2024 140,975 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 30 May 2024 140,974 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle nearside weak (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 23 May 2023 136,286 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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 12 May 2022 129,655 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2021 117,756 miles
Fail 18 May 2021 117,756 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 111,242 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 99,408 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 99,408 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements delaminated (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 91,339 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 84,023 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 4 Apr 2017 84,023 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 74,296 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 74,296 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 65,126 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 2 Apr 2015 65,122 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 55,913 miles

nearside rear tyre tread low on outer edge

Pass 9 Apr 2013 47,336 miles

centre brake light not working

Pass 22 Mar 2012 37,802 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 29,625 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner tread

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 YRA is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 YRA, 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 YRA registered?

GY08 YRA is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 4 April 2008.

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