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2008 Toyota Auris: common problems and what to check

What gets flagged at MOT on 2008 Toyota Auriss, from 10,245 tests in 2025, plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.

10,245MOT tests in 2025
59%pass first time (all 2008 cars: 57%)
6,000typical miles a year
2.8×the usual rate for rigid brake pipes

What stands out

Parts flagged at MOT more often on 2008 Toyota Auriss than on all cars registered in 2008.

  • Rigid brake pipes2.8× usual
    Toyota Auris
    27% All 2008 cars
    9.6%
    Rough price £100–£400

    At the viewing: Ask to see underneath, or check the MOT advisories: corroded brake or fuel pipes get worse every year and fail the MOT when they do.

  • Link ball joint covers2.4× usual
    Toyota Auris
    8.5% All 2008 cars
    3.5%
    Rough price £80–£200

    At the viewing: Listen for knocking over bumps and check the rubber boots behind the wheels aren't split.

  • Corroded fuel pipes8× usual
    Toyota Auris
    5.6% All 2008 cars
    0.7%
    Rough price £100–£400

    At the viewing: Ask to see underneath, or check the MOT advisories: corroded brake or fuel pipes get worse every year and fail the MOT when they do.

  • Suspension arm2.2× usual
    Toyota Auris
    8.2% All 2008 cars
    3.7%
    Rough price £100–£300

    At the viewing: Listen for clunks over bumps and feel for the steering wandering. Worn arm bushes show as cracked rubber near the wheels.

  • Flexible brake hoses2× usual
    Toyota Auris
    8.1% All 2008 cars
    4%
    Rough price £50–£200

    At the viewing: Look for cracked or bulging rubber hoses behind the wheels and in the engine bay.

Better than most

Engine oil leaks: 5.6% here, against 12.5% of all 2008 cars. Ball joint: 2% here, against 6.5% of all 2008 cars.

By area

The share of 2008 Toyota Auris MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.

  • Brakes
    51% of testsRough price £150–£350

    At the viewing: Look for a lip on the disc edges and feel for judder or pulling when braking firmly from about 40mph.

  • Suspension
    50% of testsRough price £120–£400

    At the viewing: Listen for knocks over speed bumps, and look behind each front wheel for a snapped coil spring.

  • Lights and electrics
    34% of testsRough price £10–£80

    At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.

  • Tyres
    31% of testsRough price £70–£150

    At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges, and look for cracks or bulges.

  • Rust and bodywork
    12% of testsRough price £150–£1,000

    At the viewing: Check the sills, wheel arches and underneath for rust, and look along the panels for uneven gaps or paint.

  • Wipers, windscreen and mirrors
    11% of testsRough price £15–£250

    At the viewing: Check for chips in the driver's view, and test the wipers and washers.

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Other years

YearMOT testsMost flagged
201813,926Tyres 24%
201714,222Tyres 25%
201615,715Tyres 26%
201517,273Tyres 26%
201416,540Tyres 28%
201313,583Suspension 33%
20128,350Brakes 39%
20119,235Brakes 42%
20109,289Brakes 44%
200910,089Brakes 48%

Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test in Great Britain in 2025, counting tests of 2008 Toyota Auriss registered in 2008. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score