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GY58 YTL

2008 Toyota Avensis

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2023
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

149,784 mi
Last recorded149,784 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY58 YTL
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 29 Sep 2023 149,784 miles

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

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view back (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive on oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 143,774 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 137,036 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 136,314 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central exhaust heat sheild is in poor condition

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 131,575 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 131,575 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cut, no cords visible (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 120,151 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 120,149 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits reading of 1.035 ( 1.020 ) (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

small exhaust leak at rear exhaust hanger bracket

Pass 22 Mar 2018 106,548 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 106,468 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

bonnet cable broken unable to view components below.

Pass 16 Mar 2017 93,629 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 93,629 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working door mirror indicator light (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 79,914 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

removed sat nav/phone holder from windscreen

Pass 23 Mar 2015 66,987 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

wipers smearing screen

Fail 23 Mar 2015 66,987 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

wipers smearing screen

Pass 26 Mar 2014 54,688 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 54,688 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 42,285 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Oct 2011 32,169 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 32,169 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 YTL is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 YTL, 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 YTL is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 19 November 2008.

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