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AB08 VUO

2008 Toyota Auris

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

127,595 mi
Last recorded127,595 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Auris65,587 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 VUO
MakeToyota
ModelAuris
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 127,595 miles

windscreen has stone chips

Pass 28 May 2025 121,949 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

underseal spray applied under vehicle (front and rear)

Pass 1 Jun 2024 112,046 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 105,275 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 31 May 2023 105,274 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Position lamp not working both side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 10 May 2022 102,674 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 May 2021 99,562 miles

stone chip on B zone of front screen close to 20mm.

Pass 8 Jun 2020 97,405 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 87,714 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 70,554 miles

Nearside Front Tyre valve perishing

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre valve perishing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2017 57,364 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 51,466 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 51,466 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 May 2015 45,248 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 May 2015 45,248 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 36,107 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 36,107 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 May 2013 25,246 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 19,418 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 19,418 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2011 12,820 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Auris?

Based on 2,200,162 MOT tests across 179,856 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
6,114
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
179,856
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13,783
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 13,597
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9,275
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 7,890
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AB08 VUO is a 2008 Toyota Auris in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2008 Toyota Auris models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 65,587 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota Auris fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 13,783 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AB08 VUO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Auris typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Toyota Auris is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AB08 VUO registered?

AB08 VUO is a 2008 Toyota Auris, first registered on 9 June 2008.

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The MOT history for AB08 VUO shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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