2008 Toyota Auris 1.6L Petrol · BW08 XRZ
2008 Toyota Auris (1.6L, petrol). First registered 14 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 100,701 miles. MOT valid until 11 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA AURIS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 100,701 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BW08 XRZ Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/03/2026
- 100,701 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BW08 XRZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Toyota Auris (BW08 XRZ) between March 2011 and March 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 10 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (9 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues). 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: “Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded above fuel tank as marked (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded as marked (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”.
BW08 XRZ Mileage History
- 14/03/201122,195 mi
- 14/03/201227,939 mi+5,744 mi
- 14/03/201333,327 mi+5,388 mi
- 14/03/201439,140 mi+5,813 mi
- 16/03/201544,264 mi+5,124 mi
- 14/04/201648,531 mi+4,267 mi
- 14/04/201759,424 mi+10,893 mi
- 01/02/201864,001 mi+4,577 mi
- 01/02/201967,516 mi+3,515 mi
- 17/02/202075,326 mi+7,810 mi
- 20/01/202176,070 mi+744 mi
- 11/02/202280,145 mi+4,075 mi
- 21/02/202386,599 mi+6,454 mi
- 21/02/202386,599 mi
- 12/03/202489,293 mi+2,694 mi
- 05/03/202591,724 mi+2,431 mi
- 05/03/202591,724 mi
- 10/03/2026100,696 mi+8,972 mi
- 10/03/2026100,701 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 5,237 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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