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GY08 YRS

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

122,284 mi
Last recorded122,284 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 122,284 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 118,642 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2024 118,642 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 112,889 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 110,102 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Mounting Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 104,582 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 96,156 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 90,372 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

exhaust system rattles

rear axle corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2018 83,365 miles

exhaust system rattles

Fail 17 Jul 2018 83,365 miles

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

exhaust system rattles

Pass 21 Jul 2017 73,880 miles

Engine cover fitted

Undertray fitted

Fail 21 Jul 2017 73,880 miles

Engine cover fitted

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

Undertray fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2016 64,666 miles

Engine cover fitted

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

Undertray fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2015 54,896 miles

Both Rear Tyres Loosing Shape

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r Tyre cracking

Pass 22 Jul 2014 45,963 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 39,613 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2012

Front bumper insecure

Pass 1 Apr 2011 27,191 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

O/S/R Tyre cut in outer sidewall, not to cords

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

Rear tyres cracking in 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 YRS 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 78.9%.

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 YRS, 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 YRS registered?

GY08 YRS is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 3 April 2008.

Is GY08 YRS safe to buy?

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