2008 Toyota Auris 1.6L Petrol · SD08 GNZ
2008 Toyota Auris (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 158,491 miles. MOT expired on 20 May 2025.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA AURIS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 May 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 158,491 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SD08 GNZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/05/2024
- 158,491 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SD08 GNZ 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 (SD08 GNZ) between February 2022 and May 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 May 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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 Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced c”; “Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”; “Rear Axle deformed and unserviceable nearside corroded and holed (5.1.1 (a))”.
SD08 GNZ Mileage History
- 16/02/2022141,184 mi
- 15/02/2023149,601 mi+8,417 mi
- 13/03/2023149,610 mi+9 mi
- 16/01/2024158,355 mi+8,745 mi
- 22/05/2024158,491 mi+136 mi
Average of roughly 7,654 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Toyota Toyota Auris Mk1
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
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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