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GY08 YRM

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

95,141 mi
Last recorded95,141 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 95,141 miles

Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment high level (1.1.18 (a))

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

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

under body corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2025 86,820 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2025 86,811 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 82,195 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 77,653 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 73,594 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 70,034 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 67,713 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 63,766 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 59,769 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 54,794 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Feb 2017 54,794 miles

Central Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 49,572 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 49,572 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 43,861 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 39,260 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 34,729 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 29,430 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 23,676 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 YRM is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 YRM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GY08 YRM registered?

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

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The MOT history for GY08 YRM shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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