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GY08 YRD

2008 Toyota Avensis

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

149,932 mi
Last recorded149,932 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2018
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2018 149,932 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 139,872 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all four front and rear at joints to flexis (3.6.B.2c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn more on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 17 Oct 2017 139,871 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding after handbrake operation (3.7.B.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all four front and rear at joints to flexis (3.6.B.2c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn more on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2016 129,261 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Oct 2016 129,261 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 117,311 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2015 117,311 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 93,176 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 75,295 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 4 Oct 2013 75,096 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 53,390 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 51,466 miles

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 51,466 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 35,622 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 YRD is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YRD, 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 YRD is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 1 April 2008.

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