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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.

L8 DWE grey Toyota Auris – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Toyota Auris, not a photo of this vehicle
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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass78,089 miles
  • 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

What MOT advisories mean

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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. Pass43,338 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    43,338 miles
    Test number
    155106697194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. 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))
  10. Pass36,038 miles (+6,499)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    36,038 miles
    Test number
    605942119557
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads thin
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. 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)
  14. 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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