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SO08 GGX

2008 Toyota Avensis

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

107,314 mi
Last recorded107,314 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO08 GGX
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 107,314 miles

Nearside Front bumper slightly loose

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Jul 2025 107,314 miles

Nearside Front bumper slightly loose

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 104,841 miles

Front bumper loose / held on by tape

Fail 19 Jul 2024 104,841 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front bumper loose / held on by tape

Pass 12 Jul 2023 98,961 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Jul 2022 96,898 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 9 Jul 2022 96,898 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Jun 2021 93,659 miles

corrosion on under body and comopenents

Fail 8 Jun 2021 93,647 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

corrosion on under body and comopenents

Pass 17 Jun 2020 91,946 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

front bumper insecure on the nearside but unlikely to become detached

inner shoulder wear to the nearside front tyre

rear sub frame corroding

surface corrosion to both front wishbones

surface corrosion to both rear inner seals

surface corrosion to front sub frame

surface corrosion to rear anti roll bar

surface corrosion to the offside front drive shaft

surface corrosion to the offside front shock

surface corrosion to underbody fuel tank straps

surface corrosion to underbody rear chassis arms

surface corrosion to underbody rear suspension arms

Pass 13 Jun 2019 85,388 miles

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

front bumper insecure on the nearside corner but unlikely to become detached

hand brake lever travel high

underbody rear seals corroding

Fail 13 Jun 2019 85,388 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

front bumper insecure on the nearside corner but unlikely to become detached

hand brake lever travel high

underbody rear seals corroding

Pass 12 Jun 2018 76,796 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2017 68,420 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 68,420 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 62,554 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 57,399 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 52,710 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 52,710 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 46,112 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 5 Jul 2012 41,045 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Jul 2012 41,045 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 32,821 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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SO08 GGX is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 SO08 GGX, 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 SO08 GGX registered?

SO08 GGX is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 15 July 2008.

Is SO08 GGX safe to buy?

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