2008 Toyota Auris 1.6L Petrol · BF08 NLU
2008 Toyota Auris (1.6L, petrol). First registered 06 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 142,723 miles. MOT expired on 03 Nov 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA AURIS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 142,723 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- 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.
BF08 NLU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 01/11/2025
- 142,723 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BF08 NLU 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 (BF08 NLU) between September 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 November 2025 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 (4 issues), Steering (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
BF08 NLU Mileage History
- 30/09/2022113,509 mi
- 03/10/2023119,709 mi+6,200 mi
- 03/10/2023119,711 mi+2 mi
- 04/11/2024126,092 mi+6,381 mi
- 01/11/2025142,723 mi+16,631 mi
Average of roughly 9,460 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Toyota Toyota Auris Mk1
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
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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