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GY58 AVU

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

201,568 mi
Last recorded201,568 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY58 AVU
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2026 201,568 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

General underbody corrosion

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Inner Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2026 201,568 miles

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

Nearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

General underbody corrosion

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Inner Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2025 198,886 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened to rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame mounting modified but not seriously weakened corroded (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Fail 2 Aug 2025 198,881 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened to rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame mounting modified but not seriously weakened corroded (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2024 197,879 miles

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 12 Aug 2023 196,213 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and back (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2022 193,664 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

under carriage surface rust

Pass 13 Mar 2021 189,411 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Mar 2021 189,381 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 181,884 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 156,720 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2018 156,708 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 145,945 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 20% (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 8 Dec 2017 145,825 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 40% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 134,798 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 119,715 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s/f (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s/f (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 106,965 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Dec 2013 79,151 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Feb 2013 76,890 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 41,312 miles

handbrake close to excessive travel

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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GY58 AVU is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GY58 AVU, 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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What year was GY58 AVU registered?

GY58 AVU is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 3 December 2008.

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