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LP08 CAU

2008 Toyota Aygo

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

51,550 mi
Last recorded51,550 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Aygo54,541 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP08 CAU
MakeToyota
ModelAygo
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 51,550 miles

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

both front headlights slightly out of focus

n/s front tyre wearing on edges on 3m perishing

Fail 16 Jan 2026 51,548 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

both front headlights slightly out of focus

n/s front tyre wearing on edges on 3m perishing

Pass 17 Jan 2025 46,033 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 40,269 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 5 Jan 2024 40,269 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

o/s rear tyre over 10 years old

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge on 3m

Pass 19 Jan 2023 36,317 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 36,262 miles
Fail 7 May 2022 36,262 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

front wiper smearing

Pass 26 Jan 2021 29,072 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 28,140 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 26,993 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 26,094 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 25,352 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 24,885 miles

Rear exhaust box bracket rusting

Pass 28 Aug 2015 22,365 miles

n/s/f outter brake pad starting to wear low

Pass 14 Aug 2014 20,560 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 16 Aug 2013 17,758 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 14,558 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 10,671 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Aygo?

Based on 3,073,569 MOT tests across 286,185 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
4,283
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
286,185
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,372
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LP08 CAU is a 2008 Toyota Aygo in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2008 Toyota Aygo models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 54,541 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Aygo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 33,372 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LP08 CAU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Aygo typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this Toyota Aygo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LP08 CAU is a 2008 Toyota Aygo, first registered on 14 August 2008.

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