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GY58 XLZ

2008 Toyota Avensis

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

170,359 mi
Last recorded170,359 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY58 XLZ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2023 170,359 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Boot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 161,467 miles

Central Rear Boot lid slightly loose external boot release plastic cover broken but boot can still be opened from the outside (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged NSF mirror glass damaged but a rear view image can be seen (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play OSR anti roll bar bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs have slight corrosion upper (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear number plate slightly deteriorated but still readable (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 153,499 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 144,549 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2020 144,549 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 135,087 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 135,087 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 128,478 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 120,587 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 115,071 miles

Front and rear brake pads getting low

Offside front tyre worn on outer shoulder

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear tyres out of shape

Pass 8 Oct 2015 101,010 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 88,533 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 72,843 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 72,843 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 57,929 miles

Nearside Rear 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 4 Nov 2011 40,554 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 XLZ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 XLZ, 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 XLZ registered?

GY58 XLZ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 3 November 2008.

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