Toyota Auris T3 D 4d (2008)
2008 Toyota Auris T3 D 4d
CarHunch analysed 468 real MOT records for the 2008 Toyota Auris T3 D 4d. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2008 Toyota Auris T3 D-4D is a serious reliability concern: only 30.3% pass their MOT first time, less than half the UK average of 80%, and these diesel engines consistently fail with an average of 0.59 failures per test. At 16 years old with a median mileage of 131,665, these cars are well-worn, and the near-universal diesel specification means you're betting on a high-mileage engine platform that simply isn't holding up well.
The complete absence of dangerous defects is a small mercy, but it masks chronic wear issues that repeatedly catch owners out—expect repair bills every MOT cycle. If you're considering one, budget for a full pre-purchase inspection by a diesel specialist and factor in regular maintenance costs; these are no longer cheap to keep legal.
What to check before buying a 2008 Toyota Auris T3 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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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (100%) | 467 | 30.2% | 0.58 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (0%) | 1 | 77.8% | 2 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2008 Toyota Auris T3 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 T3 D 4d vehicles fall between 103,751 and 152,753 miles.
2008 Toyota Auris T3 D 4d — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 82 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (47% 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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