Toyota Auris Tr D 4d (2008)
2008 Toyota Auris Tr D 4d
CarHunch analysed 322 real MOT records for the 2008 Toyota Auris Tr D 4d. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2008 Auris diesel has a first-time pass rate of just 47.9%, well below the 80% UK average, meaning nearly half fail their MOT on the first attempt. The good news is that dangerous defects are essentially absent from this cohort, so safety-critical issues aren't the primary problem here.
At 123,000 miles median, these cars have done genuine mileage for their age, and the 0.72 average failures per vehicle suggests wear-related issues are the norm rather than exceptional—suspension, exhaust, and emissions components typically take the strain on high-mileage diesels. If you're considering one, budget for at least one round of repairs before MOT, and have a pre-purchase inspection focus on emissions compliance and steering/suspension components.
What to check before buying a 2008 Toyota Auris Tr 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%) | 321 | 47.8% | 0.73 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (0%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2008 Toyota Auris Tr 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 Tr D 4d vehicles fall between 100,536 and 145,021 miles.
2008 Toyota Auris Tr D 4d — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 78 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (46% 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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