2008 Toyota Auris 1.6L Petrol · GV08 UCD

The vehicle's current roadworthiness is unassured , as the MOT record indicates a worsening trend rather than a stable one. The most recent test on 2026-03-19 at 139,254 miles shows a PASSED result, but this is a critical outlier given the significant deterioration in the previous year's record. The 2025-03-21 test resulted in a FAILED MOT at 128,666 miles, which is nearly identical to the 2024-03-27 pass result of 120,058 miles, suggesting that the vehicle has not undergone adequate preventative maintenance since the 2024-03-22 failure. This rapid decline in performance from a passing test to a failed one indicates that the vehicle has likely been used for more than one year without a full MOT, and the condition of the mechanical components has deteriorated substantially. The mileage data reveals a clear pattern of rapid accumulation and wear. The vehicle is approximately 18 years old, yet it has only logged 139,254 miles, which is roughly 7,736 miles per year. This is a very low mileage for a vehicle of this age and age class, suggesting that the owner may have been using the car lightly or that the vehicle has been sitting unused for a long period. However, the data is sparse and clean; there are no visible gaps in the mileage that would imply a significant increase in wear or a sudden drop-off in performance, making it difficult to pinpoint exactly when the vehicle last underwent maintenance. The 2024-03-27 test at 120,058 miles is the only clear pass, but the subsequent 2025-03-21 test at 128,666 miles and the 2026-03-19 test at 139,254 miles demonstrate a consistent downward trend in performance. Given the recurring structural and mechanical faults, the buyer must inspect the vehicle for corrosion, suspension bushings, and brake components in person. The 2025-03-21 test flagged a corroded brake pipe, worn front brake discs, and cracked steering rack inner joints, all of which are serious structural risks. The 2024-03-27 and 2024-03-22 tests further highlighted pitted or scored rear brake discs, uneven cracking of the rear and offside rear seats, and worn steering rack inner joints. The 2026-03-19 test noted a deteriorating rear registration plate and a defective rear child seat that could obstruct inspection. The 2025-03-21 test flagged a cracked front registration plate and a cracked steering rack inner joint, confirming that the structural integrity of the front and rear suspension has been compromised. The buyer should inspect the vehicle for corrosion to steering, suspension, and brake unions , brake unions and ferrules , play in the steering rack , and structural rust , as these faults are strongly advised in the MOT records.