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AU08 WAO

2008 Toyota Prius

Blue Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

155,521 mi
Last recorded155,521 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 WAO
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 155,521 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 145,254 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced also covered in under seal (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 133,119 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear light lens damaged

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

underside of vehicle covered in paint

Pass 13 Oct 2022 122,482 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases end box (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 112,562 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2021 112,560 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 103,152 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 86,431 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear lens is broken yet does not affect the lights

slight corrosion on disc front and rear

Fail 8 Apr 2019 86,431 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear lens is broken yet does not affect the lights

slight corrosion on disc front and rear

Pass 10 Apr 2018 74,821 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 70,453 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 59,469 miles

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 10 Sep 2015 47,496 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 47,496 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 32,182 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2013 27,704 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2012 24,818 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 19,213 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Prius?

Based on 1,959,742 MOT tests across 148,686 vehicles.

81.8%
Pass Rate
12,199
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
148,686
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,116
position lamp(s) not working 9,474
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9,244
Registration plate lamp not working 9,122
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AU08 WAO is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2008 Toyota Prius models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 95,270 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Prius fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,116 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU08 WAO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Prius typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this Toyota Prius is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AU08 WAO is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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