2008 Toyota Auris 1.4L Petrol · FM08 HBO

The Toyota Auris presents as roadworthy following the most recent test on 4 December 2025 at 157,833 miles, where it passed with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend is stable, with no advisories or mechanical faults flagged across the three years of available history. The owner cleared the test cleanly after a same-day failure on 4 December 2025 at 157,818 miles that listed no defects, indicating an administrative or presentation issue rather than a mechanical concern. Annual mileage sits at a typical level for an 18-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 8,768 miles per year against the 157,833 miles recorded. The records show steady use: 147,026 miles at the 13 December 2023 test, rising to 153,080 miles by the 2 December 2024 failure and 153,083 miles two days later, then 157,818 miles at the December 2025 failure and 157,833 miles on the pass. No gaps or sudden accumulation appear; the roughly 5,000 to 6,000 miles added each year reflects consistent, moderate driving. The DVSA data shows no recurring faults, advisories, or structural issues across any test. No corrosion, suspension bushes, brake discs, coil springs, or exhaust emissions problems were raised by testers. The clean sheet across five tests suggests previous owners kept basic consumable and mechanical upkeep current, though the same-day failures with no defects recorded in both 2024 and 2025 point to minor paperwork or presentation slips rather than neglected maintenance. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection given the vehicle's age and 157,833 miles. Focus on underbody structural integrity for rust, check suspension components for worn bushes or degraded coil springs, and verify brake calipers are free from binding. Confirm tyre tread depth and sidewall condition, as these consumables fall outside MOT advisories when within limits but wear with mileage.