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LT08 GGE

2008 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

96,947 mi
Last recorded96,947 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT08 GGE
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 96,947 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2026 96,947 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2025 92,790 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2025 92,723 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded Inner brake pipe to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jul 2024 89,831 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

under body corroded front to rear

Fail 20 Jul 2024 89,831 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

under body corroded front to rear

Pass 28 Jul 2023 83,555 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 83,209 miles

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

Handbrake cables outer insulation worn

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 81,429 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 12 Nov 2020 79,625 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs corroded edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 74,743 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 66,301 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 57,121 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 53,168 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 50,217 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking in tread and wearing low on inner edge

Offside Front tyre cracking in tread

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Nov 2015 50,217 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking in tread and wearing low on inner edge

Offside Front tyre cracking in tread

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 46,474 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 46,474 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 38,713 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 31,929 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 28,294 miles

both front tyres slightly perished outer edges

Fail 21 Mar 2012 28,286 miles

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

both front tyres slightly perished outer edges

offside rear tyre wearing both inner and outer edges

Pass 21 Mar 2011 20,167 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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LT08 GGE is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 LT08 GGE, 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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LT08 GGE is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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