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AU06 LSL

2008 Toyota Corolla

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

346,715 mi
Last recorded346,715 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Corolla82,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU06 LSL
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Fail 19 Mar 2026 346,715 miles

Offside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

rear axle corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2025 333,985 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 325,197 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 315,977 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 307,516 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 306,920 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 299,900 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 280,584 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 262,685 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 240,979 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 217,240 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 217,240 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 191,844 miles

Get radiator flush, only put in engine on your way to replacing coolant liquid so as to clean up coolant pipes and radiators.

Replace nearside front driver's side wiper(24inch blade).

Pass 23 Dec 2013 169,150 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 143,172 miles

Dont forget to top up washer liquid with antifreeze washer liquid.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Dec 2011 118,507 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 88,064 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 56,988 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Corolla?

Based on 4,239,724 MOT tests across 329,089 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
5,528
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
329,089
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 151,978
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 93,312
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 58,778
position lamp(s) not working 57,990
Brake pipe excessively corroded 51,013
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AU06 LSL is a 2008 Toyota Corolla in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2008 Toyota Corolla models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 82,149 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Corolla fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 151,978 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU06 LSL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Corolla typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 18 years old, this Toyota Corolla is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AU06 LSL registered?

AU06 LSL is a 2008 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 23 January 2008.

Is AU06 LSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU06 LSL 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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