2008 Toyota Auris 1.4L Diesel · AC08 FYV
2008 Toyota Auris (1.4L, diesel). First registered 31 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 118,873 miles. MOT valid until 30 Sept 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA AURIS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,873 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AC08 FYV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/09/2026
- 118,873 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AC08 FYV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Toyota Auris (AC08 FYV) between November 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
AC08 FYV Mileage History
- 17/11/202384,432 mi
- 28/12/2024101,436 mi+17,004 mi
- 30/12/2024101,449 mi+13 mi
- 02/10/2025110,058 mi+8,609 mi
- 29/09/2026118,873 mi+8,815 mi
Average of roughly 12,012 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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