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GY08 YRL

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2023
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

224,875 mi
Last recorded224,875 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2022 224,875 miles

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

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

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 9 Dec 2020 203,853 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 178,242 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under vehicle suspension/braking/exhaust components are slightly corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2019 166,140 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under vehicle suspension/braking/exhaust components are slightly corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2018 154,654 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides on inner archs (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

under trays and engine covers are obscuring some components

under vehicle suspension/braking/exhaust components are slightly corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2017 130,760 miles

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

under trays and engine covers are obscuring some components

under vehicle suspension/braking/exhaust components are slightly corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2016 108,743 miles

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

brake pipes slightly corroded and some covered

exhaust system slightly corroded centre

under vehicle suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2016 99,768 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 88,608 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 77,067 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 77,067 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 64,087 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 50,568 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 36,828 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 YRL is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 YRL, 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 YRL registered?

GY08 YRL is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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