2008 Toyota Auris 1.6L Petrol · RE58 SWJ
2008 Toyota Auris (1.6L, petrol). First registered 30 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 116,304 miles. MOT valid until 27 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA AURIS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,304 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RE58 SWJ Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/07/2026
- 116,304 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RE58 SWJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Toyota Auris (RE58 SWJ) between September 2011 and July 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 29 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (13 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Bodywork (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 40 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: “Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))”; “Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))”.
RE58 SWJ Mileage History
- 27/09/201120,138 mi
- 10/09/201227,996 mi+7,858 mi
- 10/09/201227,996 mi
- 11/09/201335,948 mi+7,952 mi
- 17/09/201441,313 mi+5,365 mi
- 11/09/201545,316 mi+4,003 mi
- 20/09/201647,803 mi+2,487 mi
- 21/09/201647,803 mi
- 20/05/201749,748 mi+1,945 mi
- 18/05/201857,932 mi+8,184 mi
- 22/05/201857,959 mi+27 mi
- 06/05/201966,851 mi+8,892 mi
- 22/06/202071,445 mi+4,594 mi
- 22/06/202071,445 mi
- 05/07/202177,411 mi+5,966 mi
- 14/07/202288,519 mi+11,108 mi
- 14/07/202288,519 mi
- 18/07/202397,385 mi+8,866 mi
- 16/07/2024103,610 mi+6,225 mi
- 16/07/2024103,610 mi
- 08/07/2025109,858 mi+6,248 mi
- 29/07/2026116,290 mi+6,432 mi
- 29/07/2026116,303 mi+13 mi
- 29/07/2026116,304 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 6,482 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Toyota Toyota Auris Mk1
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- EGR Valve and Cooler BlockageModerate
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- Timing Chain Wear (1.6 Petrol)Moderate
The 1.6 VVT-i engine can develop timing chain wear from around 80,000 miles, leading to rattling on cold starts.
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