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GY08 YWP

2008 Toyota Avensis

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

169,548 mi
Last recorded169,548 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2024 169,548 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front front lower bumper pins missing ( bumper still secure)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 166,453 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 159,542 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex (1.1.11 (c))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view

Fail 16 Aug 2022 159,542 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex (1.1.11 (c))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view

Pass 18 Aug 2021 153,313 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring view

Fail 18 Aug 2021 153,207 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring view

Pass 24 Aug 2020 146,704 miles

outer sills not visible

surface corrosion to under body and components

Fail 20 Aug 2020 146,700 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

outer sills not visible

surface corrosion to under body and components

Pass 19 Aug 2019 140,373 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2018 133,921 miles

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

Offside Front Headlight dis-coloured

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 14 Aug 2018 133,897 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlight dis-coloured

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 17 Aug 2017 126,758 miles

engine covers fitted

outer sills not visible

under trays fitted

Fail 17 Aug 2017 126,753 miles

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine covers fitted

outer sills not visible

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2016 119,420 miles

rear wiper worn

Fail 12 Aug 2016 119,416 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear wiper worn

Pass 10 Aug 2015 113,633 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 109,699 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 106,193 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 106,193 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 101,460 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 83,210 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Apr 2011 56,667 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 56,376 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 YWP is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 YWP, 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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GY08 YWP is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 9 April 2008.

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