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GY58 FWW

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2025
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

144,147 mi
Last recorded144,147 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2024 144,147 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2024 144,147 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bulge out wall 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 129,438 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm & bold on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2023 129,438 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm & bold on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 119,500 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2022 119,500 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 108,716 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner feathered (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Jan 2021 108,715 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner feathered (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 100,225 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2020 102,225 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Offside front to rear (end section). (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 91,388 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At offside front to rear (end section). (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Jan 2019 91,385 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At offside front to rear (end section). (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 79,622 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 79,621 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Centre/Hi-level brakelight inoperative.

Pass 4 Jan 2017 67,121 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Front @ 30%. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge,also cracked & perished on tyrewall & tread area.

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin At inner pad. (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Jan 2017 67,121 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Front @ 30%. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge,also cracked & perished on tyrewall & tread area.

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin At inner pad. (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 57,753 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 57,752 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 49,942 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 47,442 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 10 Sep 2013 39,749 miles

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2012 32,286 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 32,286 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front discs badly lipped

Pass 7 Sep 2011 25,512 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 FWW is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 FWW, 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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GY58 FWW is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 11 September 2008.

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