CarVerify

Free Car Check

GY58 BAV

2008 Toyota Avensis

Blue Diesel 1998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

207,662 mi
Last recorded207,662 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Toyota
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY58 BAV
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2024 207,662 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 186,743 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 158,332 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2022 158,332 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 158,061 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 153,276 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 151,361 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 105,254 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 91,294 miles

Front number plate delaminating

Rear number plate deteriorated

poor effort from offside washer jet

slight knock from steering

Fail 6 Oct 2017 91,294 miles

Front number plate delaminating

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

Rear number plate deteriorated

poor effort from offside washer jet

slight knock from steering

Pass 19 Oct 2016 82,110 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 70,375 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 70,375 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 59,613 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 47,825 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Oct 2012 35,691 miles

both rear tyres very low to legal limit

Pass 25 Oct 2011 26,632 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges, inside worse

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

Fail 24 Oct 2011 26,626 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front tyres wearing on edges, inside worse

N/S/R brake binding slightly

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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
Full Toyota Avensis reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

GY58 BAV is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GY58 BAV, 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

How do I check the history of GY58 BAV?

You can check the full history of GY58 BAV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GY58 BAV registered?

GY58 BAV is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 27 November 2008.

Is GY58 BAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY58 BAV shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GY58 BAV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on GY58 BAV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.