2008 Toyota Auris 1.6L Petrol · WP08 VTJ

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a consistent history of passes over the last several years. The most recent inspection in May 2025 at 102,245 miles resulted in a clean pass, indicating that the car currently meets minimum safety standards. While a failure was recorded in February 2024 at 95,904 miles, the immediate pass on the same day suggests the owner was proactive in rectifying the faults identified by the tester. The mileage pattern is notably low for an eighteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,700 miles per year. Data shows a steady progression from 84,263 miles in early 2022 to 102,245 miles in May 2025. This low usage suggests the vehicle has seen light use, which typically preserves the drivetrain and engine components compared to high-mileage examples. However, low mileage vehicles of this age can sometimes lead to the degradation of rubber components and perished seals due to dry rot, which is not captured in a standard MOT test. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the structural integrity of the chassis and suspension components, as older Toyotas are prone to corrosion on the sills and wheel arches. Despite the clean records, the age necessitates a close look for cracks in suspension bushes and worn coil springs which degrade over time regardless of distance driven. Given the gaps between tests, checking the brakes for seized calipers or degraded fluid is also advisable, as low-frequency use can suffer from internal corrosion when stationary for long periods.