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GY58 GXX

2008 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests30 (23 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate76.7%

Mileage

258,736 mi
Last recorded258,736 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY58 GXX
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

23 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 258,736 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2025 249,928 miles

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

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

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

various items corroded under vehicle

Pass 11 Mar 2025 239,197 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

various items corroded under vehicle

Fail 11 Mar 2025 239,197 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

various items corroded under vehicle

Pass 18 Sep 2024 236,808 miles

oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2024 231,556 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 228,402 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess both (1.1.15 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 14 Sep 2023 228,402 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess both (1.1.15 (a))

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 221,534 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

under side of vehicle undersealed

Fail 17 Mar 2023 221,534 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too low both front (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

under side of vehicle undersealed

Pass 6 Sep 2022 216,106 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear both handbrake cables worn through

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

under sealed

Fail 6 Sep 2022 216,106 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear both handbrake cables worn through

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

under sealed

Pass 29 Sep 2021 206,890 miles

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel tank straps corroded

n/s/f suspension ball joint nut locking pin

outer handbrake cables rubbed through o/s and n/s

Pass 25 Mar 2021 198,726 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 198,722 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 193,613 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear subframe corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2020 188,964 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 176,202 miles

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

Nearside mirror case damaged

Fail 16 Sep 2019 176,198 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 150,642 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 128,131 miles

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

slight handbrake travel

Pass 19 Sep 2016 103,547 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Sep 2016 103,547 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 87,122 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 68,690 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 50,751 miles

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)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 37,504 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 29,923 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 20,258 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 2,472 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 GXX is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.7%.

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 GXX, 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 GXX registered?

GY58 GXX is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 19 September 2008.

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