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VU08 JGV

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

96,828 mi
Last recorded96,828 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU08 JGV
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 96,828 miles

Both headlamps slightly deteriorated

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

EML on

Front and rear suspension components corroded

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Mar 2025 96,828 miles

Both headlamps slightly deteriorated

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

EML on

Front and rear suspension components corroded

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 79,408 miles

Covers and undertrays fitted

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various parts of vehicle structure corroded, including suspension, and structural components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2024 79,408 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Covers and undertrays fitted

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various parts of vehicle structure corroded, including suspension, and structural components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2023 73,906 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2023 73,869 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

Road wheel fixing missing All four wheels (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 66,718 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both rear inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

front and rear suspension components corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2022 66,718 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both rear inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2021 58,441 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

front and rear suspension components heavily corroded

wipers slightly worn / deteriorated

Fail 13 Mar 2021 58,409 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

front and rear suspension components heavily corroded

wipers slightly worn / deteriorated

Pass 29 Feb 2020 52,652 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

front and rear suspension components corroded

tested in wet weather conditions

Fail 29 Feb 2020 52,652 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

front and rear suspension components corroded

tested in wet weather conditions

Pass 14 Mar 2019 38,603 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake and suspension components slightly corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2019 38,603 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake and suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2018 26,117 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 26,117 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 16,612 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2017 16,612 miles

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

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 11,679 miles

both front tyres are worn

slight wear to front brake discs

Pass 2 Mar 2015 11,510 miles

Both front and rear tyres have some wearing on raised edge areas, nearside rear tyre has small hole but not to cords

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

some damage to front bumper on offside

Pass 27 Feb 2014 11,217 miles

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

both front tyre raised edges wearing

small hole in offside rear tyre but not to cords

Pass 1 Mar 2013 10,392 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front and rear tyres are slightly worn

both front tyres wearing on edge areas

offside front bumper damaged

Pass 16 Feb 2012 9,265 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 7,355 miles

both front and rear brake discs are slightly worn

both front tyres are wearing on outer edge areas

Fail 16 Feb 2011 7,355 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front and rear brake discs are slightly worn

both front tyres are wearing on outer edge areas

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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VU08 JGV is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VU08 JGV, 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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VU08 JGV is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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