2008 Toyota Auris 1.3L Petrol · HG08 LZO
2008 Toyota Auris (1.3L, petrol). First registered 22 May 2008. Recorded mileage 102,538 miles. MOT expired on 24 Oct 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA AURIS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Oct 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 102,538 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- 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.
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HG08 LZO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 29/10/2024
- 102,538 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 15 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HG08 LZO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Toyota Auris (HG08 LZO) between October 2022 and October 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 29 October 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (32 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Suspension (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: “Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened Rear Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”.
HG08 LZO Mileage History
- 25/10/202294,362 mi
- 26/10/202298,362 mi+4,000 mi
- 26/09/2023100,186 mi+1,824 mi
- 28/09/2023100,188 mi+2 mi
- 29/10/2024102,538 mi+2,350 mi
Average of roughly 4,063 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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