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MD08 OAU

2008 Toyota Prius

Red Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

220,559 mi
Last recorded220,559 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD08 OAU
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 220,559 miles

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

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

undertray fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2025 200,293 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 177,256 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2024 177,256 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 156,090 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 149,497 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 130,049 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 127,372 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 122,736 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 50,716 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 45,096 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 39,847 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 33,584 miles

Front tyres 2-3mm

Pass 17 Aug 2012 27,987 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 22,080 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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MD08 OAU is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Red with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 MD08 OAU, 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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What year was MD08 OAU registered?

MD08 OAU is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 29 August 2008.

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The MOT history for MD08 OAU shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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