2008 Toyota Auris 1.6L Petrol · SP08 XLU
2008 Toyota Auris (1.6L, petrol). First registered 17 May 2008. Recorded mileage 178,018 miles. MOT expired on 10 Sept 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA AURIS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Sept 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 178,018 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.
SP08 XLU Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 12/09/2023
- 178,018 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SP08 XLU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Toyota Auris (SP08 XLU) between June 2022 and September 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 September 2023 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: Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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 Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))”.
SP08 XLU Mileage History
- 30/06/2022164,758 mi
- 05/07/2022164,941 mi+183 mi
- 05/09/2023178,008 mi+13,067 mi
- 12/09/2023178,018 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 11,036 miles per year across 4 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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