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RF08 HFJ

2008 Toyota Auris

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

112,277 mi
Last recorded112,277 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota Auris65,587 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF08 HFJ
MakeToyota
ModelAuris
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc
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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2024 112,277 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front shocker corroded

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside rear sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear both spring corroded

age related general corrosion notice and advice

Fail 16 Dec 2024 112,277 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction on dash (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front shocker corroded

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside rear sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear both spring corroded

age related general corrosion notice and advice

Pass 9 Jan 2024 109,925 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

general age related corrosion and surface rust underneath noticed and advised

Fail 3 Jan 2024 109,925 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

general age related corrosion and surface rust underneath noticed and advised

Pass 21 Jul 2022 106,961 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 105,920 miles

Inner Front suspension arm bushes slightly worn

Offside Front Tyre stretched/ worn

Rear Brake disks very slightly scorned

Vehicle under sealed

Pass 27 Apr 2020 105,913 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Split on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 102,141 miles

Nearside Front bumper damaged, secured/repaired with tape

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front tyre perished slightly

all coil springs corroded

general under body, suspension and component corrosion

rear wiper arm missing

Pass 18 Apr 2018 96,452 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 89,326 miles

front suspension corroded

o/s/f coil spring corroded

rear coil springs corroded

rear subframe corroded

Fail 22 Apr 2017 89,326 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working 245 (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working 501 (1.1.C.1d)

front suspension corroded

o/s/f coil spring corroded

rear coil springs corroded

rear subframe corroded

Pass 14 May 2016 81,112 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 78,388 miles

offside windscreen wiper has small split, but still clearing screen

Pass 16 May 2014 74,212 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust heat shield not secure

Pass 3 Jul 2013 62,360 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 43,711 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Jun 2011 36,298 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise emissions to low to detect

Pass 7 Jun 2011 36,298 miles

advise emissions to low to detect

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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RF08 HFJ is a 2008 Toyota Auris in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RF08 HFJ, 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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RF08 HFJ is a 2008 Toyota Auris, first registered on 4 June 2008.

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