2008 Toyota Auris 2.0L Diesel · FH08 THV

The Auris presents a stable roadworthiness picture based on its most recent test. The April 2024 examination at 122,673 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, following a same-day failure that listed no defects, an administrative quirk rather than a mechanical fault. Prior tests in March 2023 and March 2022 also passed cleanly. The maintenance trend is steady, with no recurring advisories or escalating wear flagged across the three-year span. Recorded mileage sits at 122,673 against an 18-year lifespan, equating to roughly 6,815 miles per year, a typical figure for this age of vehicle. The log shows 111,846 miles in March 2022, 118,099 at the March 2023 failure, and 122,673 by April 2024. Annual accumulation stayed near 6,000 to 6,500 miles, with no sudden jumps or long dormant periods suggesting standing damage. The DVSA data is sparse but consistently clean, offering little evidence of neglected consumables or deferred repairs. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the car's age and 122,673 miles of service. The MOT history raises no corrosion or structural integrity concerns, yet eighteen years of UK road salt exposure can hide beneath sills and subframes untouched by the test lane. Verify the April 2024 same-day fail-pass sequence with the selling garage to confirm no omitted defect sheet exists. Check exhaust emissions and tyre sidewall condition in person, as these items fall outside the clean record but degrade with time regardless of test outcomes.