2008 Toyota Auris 1.6L Petrol · AY08 YSL
2008 Toyota Auris (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 110,600 miles. MOT expired on 28 Oct 2025.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA AURIS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 110,600 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AY08 YSL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/10/2024
- 110,600 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AY08 YSL 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 (AY08 YSL) between November 2021 and October 2024.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 October 2024 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: Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
AY08 YSL Mileage History
- 30/11/202194,115 mi
- 29/10/2022100,084 mi+5,969 mi
- 14/10/2023108,695 mi+8,611 mi
- 12/10/2024110,599 mi+1,904 mi
- 12/10/2024110,600 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 5,751 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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