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GY58 FOD

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

174,536 mi
Last recorded174,536 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2019 174,536 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 166,834 miles

Front and rear brakes fluctuating ,

Front and rear brakes imbalance recorded on RBT

Fail 8 Mar 2018 166,722 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam N/s headlight suspect loose connection (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Advise to fit brake discs (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front and rear brakes fluctuating ,

Front and rear brakes imbalance recorded on RBT

Pass 15 Mar 2017 150,116 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 130,932 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 110,080 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides going to flexi pipes at rear (3.6.B.2c)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 21 May 2015 88,441 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 May 2015 88,222 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

offside front tyre damaged

Pass 2 May 2015 88,222 miles

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

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

offside front tyre damaged

Fail 1 Nov 2014 81,961 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

centre stop lamp inop

o/s front tyre has slight sidewall damage

Pass 1 Nov 2014 81,961 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

centre stop lamp inop

o/s front tyre has slight sidewall damage

Pass 8 Nov 2013 62,870 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 39,730 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 34,414 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 25,541 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 FOD is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FOD, 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 FOD registered?

GY58 FOD is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 16 September 2008.

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