2008 Toyota Auris 1.4L Petrol · GV08 XAD

The 2008 Toyota Auris presents a stable and improving roadworthiness trend, culminating in a clean pass on 27 November 2024 at 114,306 miles with zero defects. That result marks a clear step up from the previous year's performance. On 16 November 2023, the car failed its initial test at 107,949 miles for a corroded offside rear brake pipe and a deteriorated offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover, alongside a worn offside front tyre. The same vehicle passed a retest later that same day at 107,951 miles, with the brake pipe corrosion and ball joint cover still flagged as advisories but no longer at failure standard. This pattern indicates the previous owner addressed the critical defects promptly, though the underlying corrosion and suspension wear were noted rather than fully resolved. The mileages recorded across the five-year span from November 2021 to November 2024 show a steady accumulation of approximately 6,300 to 7,100 miles per year, which is consistent with the vehicle's age and typical annual use. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden jumps in the odometer readings, suggesting regular, continuous use rather than long periods of standing. The MOT history is relatively sparse, with only one test per year, but the data points are consistent and reliable. A buyer should pay close attention to the underside of the car, particularly the offside rear brake pipe that was flagged for corrosion in November 2023. Even though the November 2024 test passed cleanly, corrosion can progress rapidly on an eighteen-year-old vehicle, especially if it has been exposed to road salt or moisture.