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RA08 GPO

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2022
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

205,155 mi
Last recorded205,155 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA08 GPO
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2021 205,155 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play Column (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 197,285 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lens damaged not showing white light

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 8 Jul 2019 197,117 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

both front drop links dust covers perishing

o/s/r lamp lens damaged

rear anti roll bar bushes perishing

rear wiper worn

screw in n/s/r tyre

slight play in steering column

Pass 16 Jul 2018 185,778 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 174,047 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 160,370 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 147,105 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 133,839 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 123,580 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 123,580 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 18 Aug 2015 110,766 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 110,766 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 96,188 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Feb 2015 96,183 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2014 82,539 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 74,887 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 66,676 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 58,748 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 51,546 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 47,112 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 40,792 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2011 25,151 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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RA08 GPO 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 81.8%.

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 RA08 GPO, 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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RA08 GPO is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 23 July 2008.

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