2008 Toyota Auris 1.6L Petrol · S12 VAO
2008 Toyota Auris (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 194,936 miles. MOT valid until 12 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA AURIS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 194,936 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S12 VAO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/12/2025
- 194,936 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S12 VAO 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 (S12 VAO) between December 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
S12 VAO Mileage History
- 13/12/2022166,954 mi
- 12/12/2023177,049 mi+10,095 mi
- 12/12/2023177,054 mi+5 mi
- 10/12/2024186,247 mi+9,193 mi
- 08/12/2025194,936 mi+8,689 mi
Average of roughly 9,368 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Toyota Toyota Auris Mk1
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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