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MM08 GMU

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

263,691 mi
Last recorded263,691 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM08 GMU
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 263,691 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 240,619 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2024 240,617 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn nsf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 228,319 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2023 228,317 miles

Wheel bearing rough when rotated nsf (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2022 208,326 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 May 2022 208,326 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 24 May 2021 163,609 miles

under body covers fitted full inspection restricted.

Pass 11 Jun 2020 139,111 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 112,902 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 106,368 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 89,258 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Jul 2017 89,258 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 76,784 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 76,784 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 70,428 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Jul 2015 70,428 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 62,939 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 52,601 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 41,340 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 32,104 miles

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

handbrake tarvel getting high

Pass 16 Jun 2011 32,104 miles

handbrake tarvel getting high

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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MM08 GMU is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 MM08 GMU, 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 MM08 GMU registered?

MM08 GMU is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is MM08 GMU safe to buy?

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