2008 Toyota Avensis 2.2L Diesel · GP08 ZST
2008 Toyota Avensis (2.2L, diesel). First registered 01 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 279,598 miles. MOT expired on 13 Sept 2021. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA AVENSIS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Sept 2021
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (03 Oct 2020)
- Recorded Mileage
- 279,598 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
GP08 ZST Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 24/08/2020
- 279,598 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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GP08 ZST Mileage History
- 09/11/201161,201 mi
- 22/11/201274,485 mi+13,284 mi
- 14/11/201385,089 mi+10,604 mi
- 19/12/2014103,054 mi+17,965 mi
- 22/12/2014103,060 mi+6 mi
- 14/09/2015107,459 mi+4,399 mi
- 31/08/2016151,285 mi+43,826 mi
- 29/08/2017185,776 mi+34,491 mi
- 29/08/2017185,776 mi
- 03/09/2018220,734 mi+34,958 mi
- 03/09/2018220,734 mi
- 05/09/2019255,292 mi+34,558 mi
- 05/09/2019255,292 mi
- 24/08/2020279,598 mi+24,306 mi
- 24/08/2020279,598 mi
Average of roughly 24,843 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
GP08 ZST MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Toyota Avensis (GP08 ZST) between November 2011 and August 2020.
The record contains 10 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 24 August 2020 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (16 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Wheel arch cover (5.2.3 (f))”; “Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))”.
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