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GY08 VGT

2008 Dodge Avenger

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

158,122 mi
Last recorded158,122 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Dodge Avenger65,547 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY08 VGT
MakeDodge
ModelAvenger
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2021 158,122 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 140,323 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 131,262 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

TPMS Light on

Fail 23 Oct 2019 131,262 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

TPMS Light on

Pass 2 Nov 2018 128,209 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front lower arms rear mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside rears worn down to 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Oct 2018 128,209 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front lower arms rear mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside rears worn down to 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2017 114,542 miles

Offside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

plastic under trays restricting the inspection of some components

Fail 4 Apr 2017 114,539 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

plastic under trays restricting the inspection of some components

Pass 1 Apr 2016 96,990 miles

Offside Front Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 30 Mar 2016 96,988 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside 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)

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 81,401 miles

NSF tyre inner sidewall damaged, recommend replacement

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

tyre pressure monitoring system indicates a fault

Pass 27 Feb 2014 61,445 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 51,002 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 30,544 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 23,607 miles

All tyres are close to legal limit of 1.6mm tread depth.

How Reliable is the Dodge Avenger?

Based on 11,138 MOT tests across 904 vehicles.

72.1%
Pass Rate
6,981
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
904
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 448
position lamp(s) not working 309
Registration plate lamp not working 217
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 215
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 168
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GY08 VGT is a 2008 Dodge Avenger in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2008 Dodge Avenger models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 65,547 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Dodge Avenger fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 448 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GY08 VGT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Dodge Avenger typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Dodge Avenger is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GY08 VGT registered?

GY08 VGT is a 2008 Dodge Avenger, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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