2008 Toyota Auris 1.6L Petrol · LD08 AWM

The 2008 Toyota Auris last passed its MOT on 11 November 2025 at 74,209 miles with no recorded defects, confirming current roadworthiness. The vehicle’s maintenance trend shows improvement since the 2021 failure, when a rear shock fluid leak (5.3.2(b)) and a non‑functional stop lamp (4.3.1(a)(ii)) were noted at 54,808 miles. Subsequent annual tests have been clean, indicating those issues were resolved and no new faults have emerged. Mileage accumulation remains low for an eight‑year‑old model, averaging roughly 4,100 miles per year. The log records steady increases from 33,759 miles in March 2017 to 74,209 miles in November 2025, with only modest jumps between annual tests. Duplicate entries on 30 March 2021 and 27 March 2018 suggest repairs were carried out on the same day, but the overall pattern reflects light usage rather than aggressive wear. A buyer should inspect the rear shock absorbers for fluid leaks, as the 2021 failure flagged a serious leak. The rear tyre condition warrants close scrutiny; a bulge was recorded in 2018 at 38,095 miles, indicating possible structural separation. The offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated in 2018 but was noted as preventing dirt ingress; a visual check of all suspension dust covers is advisable. The stop lamp circuit should be tested, given repeated advisories on the nearside lamp from 2016 through 2021. Finally, the wiper blades should be examined for effective clearing, as both near‑ and offside units were cited in 2018.