Toyota Auris (2008)
2008 Toyota Auris
CarHunch analysed 18,137 real MOT records for the 2008 Toyota Auris. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2008 Toyota Auris sits right at the UK average with a 79% first-time pass rate, but the concerning figure here is that 40.8% of these cars have recorded a dangerous defect at some point—well above the typical threshold and a genuine buyer concern. Petrol and diesel versions perform almost identically (78.9% vs 79.0%), so fuel choice won't meaningfully affect reliability.
At 63,341 miles median, these 16-year-old cars show moderate mileage for their age, which is fair for the model. The real story is the high advisory count: 23.8 per vehicle suggests widespread minor wear rather than catastrophic failure, but combined with an average of 3.58 failures per car, you should budget for regular maintenance and get a full pre-purchase inspection focused on suspension, brakes, and emissions systems before committing.
What to check before buying a 2008 Toyota Auris
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.
- ⚠️ 40.8% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (70%) | 12,655 | 78.9% | 3.8 |
| Diesel (30%) | 5,474 | 79% | 3.05 |
| Other (0%) | 4 | 87.2% | 2.75 |
| LPG (0%) | 3 | 90.8% | 1.33 |
| Diesel (0%) | 1 | 63.6% | 4 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2008 Toyota Auris 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 vehicles fall between 48,647 and 78,685 miles.
2008 Toyota Auris — Still on the Road
9,842 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 60% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2008 Toyota Auris
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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51.6%
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
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48.5%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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46%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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39.6%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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38.2%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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35%
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
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34.7%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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26%
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2008. Counts include advisories and failures.
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