2008 Toyota Auris 1.3L Petrol · FH08 SDU

The Toyota Auris presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 6 September 2024 at 150,106 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the prior clean pass dated 8 September 2023 at 140,579 miles confirms no outstanding advisories across the last two annual cycles. Mileage accumulation tracks close to typical use for an 18-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 8,300 miles per year. The record shows 75,813 miles on 11 August 2021 and 78,837 miles on 13 September 2022, then a sharp rise to 140,572 miles by 8 September 2023, indicating roughly 62,000 miles added in a single year. The DVSA log is sparse, with only five entries and no advisories or mechanical faults flagged at any stage. A failed test on 8 September 2023 at 140,572 miles was followed by a pass on the same date at 140,579 miles with no defects listed, suggesting a minor administrative or undocumented correction rather than a substantive repair. The absence of corrosion, suspension bush, brake disc, or exhaust emission advisories points to reasonable upkeep by previous owners during the recorded period. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of structural integrity, subframe corrosion, and suspension components given the age and the 2023 high-mileage surge. Verify the 2023 failure reason through DVSA archives, and check brake calipers, coil springs, and tyre condition in person, as the clean record offers no guarantee against wear undetected outside the test lane.