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SH08 GXF

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

120,864 mi
Last recorded120,864 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH08 GXF
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 120,864 miles

corrosion on rear subframe +rear suspension arms

Fail 13 Apr 2026 120,863 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

corrosion on rear subframe +rear suspension arms

Fail 26 Mar 2026 120,801 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

corrosion on rear subframe and rear suspension arms

Pass 4 Apr 2025 120,231 miles

both rear brakediscs corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2025 120,231 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

both rear brakediscs corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2024 119,752 miles

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

Offside Rear brakedisc (light corrosion on inner surface)

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump porous (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 118,290 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2023 118,288 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 114,471 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 107,607 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 104,650 miles

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

brake pedal feels a bit soft

Pass 27 Mar 2019 97,365 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 89,112 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 89,111 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 81,312 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 71,985 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 63,440 miles

advise front tyres worn close to limit, rear tyres worn inner & outer edges, front & rear brake pads low.

Pass 17 Mar 2014 53,724 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 45,508 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 37,574 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 37,574 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 28,851 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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SH08 GXF 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 72.7%.

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 SH08 GXF, 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 SH08 GXF registered?

SH08 GXF is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 16 April 2008.

Is SH08 GXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH08 GXF shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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