2008 Toyota Auris 1.6L Petrol · FL58 XEM

The Toyota Auris presents a currently roadworthy status following a pass on 3 November 2025 at 103,513 miles, with the maintenance trend appearing stable across recent testing cycles. The record shows no defects logged at any stage, and the latest pass confirms the vehicle met statutory requirements roughly eight months before the present date. Prior to this, a failed test on the same day at identical mileage closed with no defects recorded, indicating an administrative or documentation issue rather than a mechanical fault. Annual mileage remains low for an eighteen-year-old vehicle, averaging around 5,751 miles per year against the 103,513 miles recorded. The odometer moved only 1,217 miles between the November 2023 test at 101,344 miles and the November 2024 test at 102,296 miles, then 1,217 miles again to the November 2025 figure. Such limited use over two years suggests extended standing periods, which can allow corrosion or perished rubber components to develop unseen despite clean MOT outcomes. The absence of advisories across all five entries means no tester flagged worn suspension bushes, brake disc lip, exhaust corrosion, or structural integrity concerns. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection beneath the sills and subframe, as DVSA testing on low-use cars often misses intermittent rust if the examiner finds no fail-level defect. Check the condition of tyres and wiper blades for perishing from inactivity. The repeated same-day fail-and-pass pairs in 2023 and 2025 with zero defects imply the previous owner addressed paperwork promptly but the garage process lacked rigour. Given the clean history and light use, the Auris shows no worsening mechanical trend, though standing time warrants hands-on checks of fluids, calipers for binding, and underbody condition before purchase.