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AE08 SMH

2008 Toyota Auris

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

103,432 mi
Last recorded103,432 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Auris65,587 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 SMH
MakeToyota
ModelAuris
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 103,432 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 91,846 miles

vehicle appears to have been stood

Pass 22 Jun 2023 76,601 miles

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 4 Jul 2022 63,530 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2022 63,530 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Brake pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2021 63,050 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 62,611 miles

Lower under tray and top covers fitted

Pass 7 Jun 2019 58,527 miles

Lower under tray and top covers fitted

vehicle was too clean to trigger the smoke meter

Pass 15 Jun 2018 56,219 miles

Lower under tray and top covers fitted

Pass 2 May 2018 55,846 miles

Lower under tray fitted

Pass 3 May 2017 53,924 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 51,285 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 48,011 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 44,594 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 May 2013 39,561 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 39,519 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)

Pass 23 May 2012 33,897 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 24,430 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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AE08 SMH is a 2008 Toyota Auris in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AE08 SMH, 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.

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What year was AE08 SMH registered?

AE08 SMH is a 2008 Toyota Auris, first registered on 30 July 2008.

Is AE08 SMH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE08 SMH shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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