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GY57 WJA

2008 Toyota Avensis

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

200,584 mi
Last recorded200,584 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2018
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY57 WJA
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2018 200,584 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))

corrosion rear brake pipes

corrosion rear inner sills/chassis

corrosion rear suspension arms

Fail 25 Jul 2018 200,295 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (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))

corrosion rear brake pipes

corrosion rear inner sills/chassis

corrosion rear suspension arms

front discs worn and corroding

Pass 17 Mar 2017 181,921 miles

offside front lower arm corroding

outer shoulder worn nearside front tyre

rear suspension components corroded

slight wear and fluctuation front brakes

Fail 15 Mar 2017 181,909 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside front lower arm corroding

outer shoulder worn nearside front tyre

rear suspension components corroded

slight wear and fluctuation front brakes

Pass 4 Feb 2016 167,883 miles

corrosion rear brake pipes

nearside front lower ball joint worn

offside front lower arm corroding

Pass 10 Dec 2014 155,000 miles

Handbrake travel

Slight huming noise from offside front wheel bearing

Wear to both front tyres on edges

Pass 5 Dec 2013 129,737 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 129,737 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 106,215 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 92,975 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 72,565 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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GY57 WJA is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GY57 WJA, 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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GY57 WJA is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 9 January 2008.

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