2008 Toyota Auris 1.6L Petrol · WD57 ACJ

The Toyota Auris remains legally roadworthy following the February 2026 test at 103,279 miles, yet the maintenance trend is gradually deteriorating rather than stable. The tester passed the car on 2026-02-06 but flagged worn brake discs front and rear, thinning pads, oil filter seepage, and corrosion to both subframes and sills. Compared with the 2024 and 2025 records, the corrosion scope has broadened from rear fuel pipes and subframe mounts to integral body sills, signalling an advancing rust pattern that stays within structural limits for now. Mileage data reveals a stark recent slowdown. Between the February 2023 test at 103,106 miles and the February 2026 test at 103,279 miles the odometer advanced just 173 miles across three years. Earlier in its life the car averaged roughly 5,700 miles per year, but the recent near-dormant usage points to extended standing. The 2025-02-04 test initially failed on inoperative horn and filmed headlamp lens before a same-day pass, a pattern consistent with a vehicle left unused rather than poorly maintained. Such inactivity promotes surface corrosion on suspension and body components. A buyer should physically inspect the front and rear brake assemblies for disc pitting and pad thickness, as the records show persistent advisories from 2023 through 2026. The subframe and sill corrosion requires close examination with a probe to judge remaining metal strength despite the tester's note that rigidity is not significantly reduced. Check the oil filter housing for fresh leaks and renew the wiper blade before use. The near-side rear tyre edge wear recorded in 2023 suggests suspension bush or alignment checks may be prudent given the low mileage and long storage periods.