2008 Toyota Auris 1.6L Petrol · FM08 GVN

The Toyota Auris presents a currently roadworthy status with a stable maintenance trend, evidenced by the most recent test on 2 April 2025 at 101,317 miles returning a pass with no defects recorded. The vehicle cleared its annual examination without advisories on worn tyres, corroded suspension bushes, or failing brake components. Prior to that, the 2 April 2024 test at 93,756 miles and the 11 March 2023 test at 85,558 miles both passed cleanly. The owner has maintained the car to a standard that satisfies DVSA requirements across the visible record. At roughly 18 years old the Auris shows 101,317 recorded miles, an average of about 5,629 miles per year. That is low for its age and points to light use or extended periods off the road. Mileage moved from 85,558 in March 2023 to 93,756 in April 2024, then to 101,317 by April 2025, a steady 8,000-odd miles annually. The sparse, clean record gives little basis to suspect skipped consumable replacement, though low use can hide perished rubber and seized calipers. The history shows two failed tests on 7 March 2023 and 2 April 2025, both at the same mileages as the subsequent passes on 11 March 2023 and 2 April 2025, with no defects logged. This pattern suggests administrative or presentation issues at the testing station rather than mechanical fault. A buyer should still confirm the V5C and test certificates match the DVLA timeline. In person, inspect the exhaust emissions system, coil springs, and subframe for corrosion given the vehicle's age. Check brake discs and pads for binding after standing, and verify tyre sidewalls are not cracked from low-mileage storage. The clean advisories mean no urgent structural risk is on file, but a pre-purchase inspection remains sensible.