2008 Toyota Auris 1.6L Petrol · FH08 RYJ

The 2008 Toyota Auris presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 5 March 2026 at 73,736 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken five-year sequence of clean MOT outcomes. Recorded mileage sits at 73,736 against an eighteen-year lifespan, equating to roughly 4,096 miles per year. The DVSA data shows gentle, consistent accumulation: 68,304 miles in February 2022, 69,253 in February 2023, 71,066 in February 2024, 72,577 in February 2025, and 73,736 in March 2026. No gaps or sudden jumps appear. The sparse, fault-free history implies the previous keeper used the car lightly and kept it to a basic annual test standard without flagged intervention on consumables or structure. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection beneath the shell. Low annual use over long standing periods accelerates perimeter corrosion and suspension bush degradation even when testers log no advisories. Check subframe mounts, coil spring seats, and brake disc faces for pitting from moisture dwell. Given the clean record, no recurring mechanical faults direct the view to specific weak points. Verify tyre sidewall condition, underbody rust proofing, and that the low mileage has not masked stale fluid changes in the braking and coolant systems.