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PL08 GME

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

65,791 mi
Last recorded65,791 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL08 GME
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 65,791 miles
Fail 3 May 2025 65,618 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 54,443 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 43,200 miles

underside undersealed

Pass 20 Jul 2021 37,472 miles

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2021 37,471 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 37,015 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 30,023 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 23,552 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 22,310 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 21,294 miles

o/s and n/s rear tyres cracking on outer wall

Pass 16 Jun 2015 19,198 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 17,464 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 15,216 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 12,799 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 10,012 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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PL08 GME is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 PL08 GME, 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 PL08 GME registered?

PL08 GME is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 28 June 2008.

Is PL08 GME safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL08 GME shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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