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GY58 EWV

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,373 mi
Last recorded149,373 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY58 EWV
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 149,373 miles

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

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

underbody corroded

Fail 23 Jan 2026 149,372 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

underbody corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2024 147,255 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv boot slight cracking

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 144,105 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2023 144,105 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 140,313 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 136,361 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 131,509 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 125,485 miles

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

fracture in rear exhaust pipe

Pass 22 Nov 2018 113,805 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 113,803 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

off side rear tyre wearing on outer edges

Pass 14 Nov 2017 100,305 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm - 205/55r16 91v Goodyear Efficient Grip (4.1.E.1)

Nearside indicator side repeater lamp damaged

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Nov 2017 100,301 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm - 205/55r16 91v Goodyear Efficient Grip (4.1.E.1)

Nearside indicator side repeater lamp damaged

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 87,108 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/r16/91v goodyear (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/r16/91v goodyear (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel advise inspection/ attention (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise attention (3.5.1g)

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

advise all 4 tyres are split and perished advise replacment

Pass 24 Aug 2015 71,032 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 71,032 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 58,649 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 47,179 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 35,397 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 24,085 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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GY58 EWV is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol 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 EWV, 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 EWV registered?

GY58 EWV is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 15 September 2008.

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