2008 Toyota Auris 2.0L Diesel · FL08 VZG
2008 Toyota Auris (2.0L, diesel). First registered 02 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 123,764 miles. MOT valid until 15 Sept 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA AURIS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,764 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- 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.
FL08 VZG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 10/09/2026
- 123,764 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FL08 VZG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Toyota Auris (FL08 VZG) between September 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 September 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: Brakes (10 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Road wheel fixing missing All 4 missing 1 (5.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
FL08 VZG Mileage History
- 14/09/2023110,846 mi
- 10/09/2024112,128 mi+1,282 mi
- 11/09/2025120,009 mi+7,881 mi
- 17/09/2025120,014 mi+5 mi
- 10/09/2026123,764 mi+3,750 mi
Average of roughly 4,322 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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