
Toyota Auris
Grey · Petrol · 2011 · 1,598 cc
L8 DWEMOT history
L8 DWE is a grey petrol Toyota Auris first used on 2 Dec 2011. Its MOT is valid until 5 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 78,089 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Mar 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 5 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 78,089 mi
- At MOT on 6 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 14
- 12 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 5,516 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L8 DWE
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Toyota
- Model
- Auris
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 2 Dec 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 5 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L8 DWE was last recorded at 78,089 miles on 6 Mar 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Mar 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 78,086 miles · 5 Mar 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 3 miles
- Average per year
- 5,516 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 78,089 miles
- 2025 – 73,459 miles
- 2024 – 69,554 miles
- 2023 – 63,513 miles
- 2022 – 57,606 miles
- 2021 – 49,797 miles
- 2020 – 43,338 miles
- 2019 – 36,038 miles
- 2018 – 29,539 miles
- 2017 – 24,481 miles
- 2016 – 20,666 miles
- 2015 – 17,367 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Full MOT history
14 tests since 3 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass78,089 miles (+3)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 78,089 miles
- Test number
- 611900948255
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Fail78,086 miles (+4,627)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,086 miles
- Test number
- 753948574855
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded X2 (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Pass73,459 miles (+3,905)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 73,459 miles
- Test number
- 521424868967
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Pass69,554 miles (+6,041)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 69,554 miles
- Test number
- 384914677692
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass63,513 miles (+5,907)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 63,513 miles
- Test number
- 905140931965
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass57,606 miles (+7,809)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 57,606 miles
- Test number
- 805323427556
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Pass49,797 miles (+6,459)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 49,797 miles
- Test number
- 950159791107
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front And Both Rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass43,338 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 43,338 miles
- Test number
- 155106697194
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail43,331 miles (+7,293)1 dangerous1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,331 miles
- Test number
- 788027282037
- DangerousOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass36,038 miles (+6,499)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 36,038 miles
- Test number
- 605942119557
- AdvisoryRear brake pads thin
Pass29,539 miles (+5,058)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 29,539 miles
- Test number
- 759149296578
- AdvisoryOffside front tyre starting to wear slightly low
Pass24,481 miles (+3,815)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 24,481 miles
- Test number
- 111096980911
- AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Pass20,666 miles (+3,299)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 20,666 miles
- Test number
- 626198807087
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass17,367 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 17,367 miles
- Test number
- 598372565031
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L8 DWE
- Does L8 DWE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 DWE is valid until 5 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L8 DWE?
- The MOT on L8 DWE is valid until 5 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L8 DWE done?
- L8 DWE was recorded at 78,089 miles at its MOT on 6 Mar 2026, an average of 5,516 miles a year.
- Has L8 DWE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L8 DWE has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on L8 DWE ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on L8 DWE find?
- L8 DWE passed its latest MOT on 6 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; offside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output.
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