2008 Toyota Auris 1.6L Petrol · EX08 DUY
2008 Toyota Auris (1.6L, petrol). First registered 10 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 12,367 miles. MOT valid until 29 Sept 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA AURIS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 12,367 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.
EX08 DUY Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 01/10/2026
- 12,367 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EX08 DUY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Toyota Auris (EX08 DUY) between February 2011 and October 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 October 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: Tyres (11 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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 Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)”.
EX08 DUY Mileage History
- 01/02/20116,321 mi
- 23/01/20128,401 mi+2,080 mi
- 12/03/20139,303 mi+902 mi
- 11/04/201410,645 mi+1,342 mi
- 12/04/201410,648 mi+3 mi
- 28/04/201511,067 mi+419 mi
- 25/04/2016132 mi-10,935 mi
- 24/05/2017554 mi+422 mi
- 25/05/20181,369 mi+815 mi
- 24/05/20192,922 mi+1,553 mi
- 16/12/20204,702 mi+1,780 mi
- 11/04/20226,798 mi+2,096 mi
- 04/05/20238,531 mi+1,733 mi
- 23/05/20249,775 mi+1,244 mi
- 31/07/202511,164 mi+1,389 mi
- 01/10/202612,367 mi+1,203 mi
Average of roughly 386 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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