2008 Toyota Auris 1.6L Petrol · NX08 MDN
2008 Toyota Auris (1.6L, petrol). First registered 07 Aug 2008. Recorded mileage 79,126 miles. MOT valid until 15 Aug 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA AURIS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Stockton-on-Tees
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,126 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.
NX08 MDN Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 30/07/2026
- 79,126 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NX08 MDN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Toyota Auris (NX08 MDN) between July 2011 and July 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 30 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (13 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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: “Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
NX08 MDN Mileage History
- 28/07/201122,531 mi
- 17/07/201228,426 mi+5,895 mi
- 22/07/201333,690 mi+5,264 mi
- 17/07/201439,751 mi+6,061 mi
- 17/07/201439,751 mi
- 16/07/201545,529 mi+5,778 mi
- 16/07/201545,529 mi
- 02/08/201652,025 mi+6,496 mi
- 01/08/201754,410 mi+2,385 mi
- 01/08/201754,410 mi
- 31/07/201857,996 mi+3,586 mi
- 17/07/201960,362 mi+2,366 mi
- 17/07/201960,362 mi
- 06/08/202062,993 mi+2,631 mi
- 04/08/202165,066 mi+2,073 mi
- 05/08/202165,066 mi
- 08/08/202268,028 mi+2,962 mi
- 31/07/202370,397 mi+2,369 mi
- 31/07/202370,398 mi+1 mi
- 17/08/202472,802 mi+2,404 mi
- 28/07/202575,368 mi+2,566 mi
- 30/07/202679,126 mi+3,758 mi
Average of roughly 3,771 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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