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GY08 YRK

2008 Toyota Avensis

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,235 mi
Last recorded112,235 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2023 112,235 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2023 112,232 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 102,586 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Heavily Worn Outer Edge

Offside Front Tyre Wearing Edges

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 95,341 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 88,595 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 81,247 miles

Rear Brake Pads Appear Low

Offside Front Tyre Wearing Heavily Inner Edge

Pass 27 Sep 2018 68,912 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 68,900 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 52,571 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 35,339 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 35,338 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 27,584 miles

engine cover

under tray

Fail 2 Oct 2015 27,584 miles

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

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

engine cover

under tray

Fail 28 Oct 2011 24,975 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 24,975 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 YRK is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YRK, 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 YRK registered?

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

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