Toyota Auris Sr D 4d (2008)
2008 Toyota Auris Sr D 4d
CarHunch analysed 112 real MOT records for the 2008 Toyota Auris Sr D 4d. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2008 Auris D-4D has a first-time MOT pass rate of 66.6%, which trails the UK average of 80% noticeably—a red flag that buyers should take seriously. The good news is that no vehicles in this sample recorded a dangerous defect, so safety-critical failures aren't a pattern here, though the diesel engines are clearly prone to other issues.
At 131,342 miles median, these cars have covered typical mileage for their age, yet they're averaging 1.39 failures per MOT attempt, suggesting wear-related problems are catching up with them. If you're considering one, budget for repairs and arrange a pre-purchase inspection by a specialist—this model needs more attention than most at this age.
What to check before buying a 2008 Toyota Auris Sr D 4d
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Mileage Distribution
Most 2008 Toyota Auris Sr D 4d vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2008 Toyota Auris Sr D 4d vehicles fall between 117,215 and 150,128 miles.
2008 Toyota Auris Sr D 4d — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 29 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (31% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
MOT History Averages
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