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GY08 YWG

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

37,908 mi
Last recorded37,908 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 37,908 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 37,299 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear handbrake lagging behind offside

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread numbers starting to crack and the black separating (0.1 (b))

front and rear suspension components getting rusty

handbrake travel

Pass 8 Sep 2023 36,302 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 35,400 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 34,506 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 33,627 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 31,720 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 18 Sep 2019 31,720 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

under tray fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2018 29,729 miles

surfice rust on suspohon arms

Pass 13 Feb 2017 28,401 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 28,401 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 27,559 miles

n/s wiper and rear wipers split

Pass 5 Mar 2015 26,439 miles

n/s/r tyre perished on sidewalls and inbetween tread

o/s/r tyre perished on sidewalls and inbetween tread

Fail 5 Mar 2015 26,439 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/r tyre perished on sidewalls and inbetween tread

o/s/r tyre perished on sidewalls and inbetween tread

Pass 4 Mar 2014 25,331 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 24,254 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 24,254 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 23,203 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 16,547 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 YWG 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 YWG, 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 YWG registered?

GY08 YWG is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 7 April 2008.

Is GY08 YWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY08 YWG shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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