2008 Toyota Auris 1.6L Petrol · YR08 AYB
2008 Toyota Auris (1.6L, petrol). First registered 06 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 126,615 miles. MOT expired on 24 May 2024.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA AURIS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 May 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,615 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YR08 AYB Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/05/2023
- 126,615 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YR08 AYB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Toyota Auris (YR08 AYB) between May 2022 and May 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 11 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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.
YR08 AYB Mileage History
- 26/05/2022103,379 mi
- 26/05/2023126,615 mi+23,236 mi
Average of roughly 23,250 miles per year across 2 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: Average
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- EGR Valve and Cooler BlockageModerate
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- Timing Chain Wear (1.6 Petrol)Moderate
The 1.6 VVT-i engine can develop timing chain wear from around 80,000 miles, leading to rattling on cold starts.
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