2008 Toyota Auris 1.6L Petrol · GV08 AAK
2008 Toyota Auris (1.6L, petrol). First registered 27 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 142,116 miles. MOT valid until 11 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA AURIS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 142,116 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- 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.
GV08 AAK Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 12/01/2026
- 142,116 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GV08 AAK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Toyota Auris (GV08 AAK) between March 2011 and January 2026.
The record contains 13 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 12 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 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: “Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
GV08 AAK Mileage History
- 26/03/201150,161 mi
- 27/03/201264,793 mi+14,632 mi
- 28/03/201264,844 mi+51 mi
- 22/03/201379,137 mi+14,293 mi
- 26/03/201494,771 mi+15,634 mi
- 24/03/2015107,188 mi+12,417 mi
- 06/12/2018115,081 mi+7,893 mi
- 10/12/2018115,081 mi
- 13/11/2019115,087 mi+6 mi
- 09/12/2020121,621 mi+6,534 mi
- 30/11/2021127,537 mi+5,916 mi
- 01/12/2022132,539 mi+5,002 mi
- 07/12/2023135,787 mi+3,248 mi
- 07/12/2023135,787 mi
- 06/01/2025138,329 mi+2,542 mi
- 08/01/2025138,344 mi+15 mi
- 12/01/2026142,116 mi+3,772 mi
- 12/01/2026142,116 mi
Average of roughly 6,212 miles per year across 18 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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