Toyota Auris MOT Check

MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Toyota Auris. Check any Auris by registration number below.

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81.4%

Avg Pass Rate

-2.1%

vs Toyota Avg

Year Ranges

Good

Reliability

Toyota Auris — MOT Reliability Overview

The Toyota Auris has an average MOT pass rate of 81.4%, which is 2.1 percentage points below the Toyota brand average of 83.5%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Auris is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Toyota Auris fails its MOT are a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning. If you are preparing your Auris for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Toyota Auris, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Toyota Auris performs at MOT across different model years.

2020

Based on 56 vehicles

98.2%Excellent

Toyota average: 83.5%

2019

Based on 2,981 vehicles

90.0%Excellent

Toyota average: 83.5%

Dangerous Defects

3.0%

Retest Rate

10.1%

Mileage at 5yr

105k mi

2018

Based on 32,782 vehicles

89.9%Excellent

Toyota average: 83.5%

Dangerous Defects

3.3%

Retest Rate

10.5%

Mileage at 5yr

95k mi

2017

Based on 33,479 vehicles

88.7%Excellent

Toyota average: 83.5%

Dangerous Defects

3.8%

Retest Rate

11.5%

Mileage at 5yr

106k mi

2016

Based on 37,418 vehicles

87.6%Excellent

Toyota average: 83.5%

Dangerous Defects

4.1%

Retest Rate

12.7%

2015

Based on 41,373 vehicles

86.4%Excellent

Toyota average: 83.5%

Dangerous Defects

4.4%

Retest Rate

13.6%

Mileage at 10yr

176k mi

2014

Based on 40,500 vehicles

84.7%Good

Toyota average: 83.5%

Dangerous Defects

4.8%

Retest Rate

15.5%

Mileage at 10yr

159k mi

2013

Based on 32,623 vehicles

84.7%Good

Toyota average: 83.5%

Dangerous Defects

4.6%

Retest Rate

15.7%

Mileage at 10yr

139k mi

2012

Based on 19,764 vehicles

77.9%Good

Toyota average: 83.5%

Dangerous Defects

5.5%

Retest Rate

22.0%

Mileage at 10yr

131k mi

2011

Based on 22,249 vehicles

75.9%Good

Toyota average: 83.5%

Dangerous Defects

5.6%

Retest Rate

23.7%

2010

Based on 22,501 vehicles

75.0%Good

Toyota average: 83.5%

Dangerous Defects

5.6%

Retest Rate

24.3%

2009

Based on 25,771 vehicles

74.1%Average

Toyota average: 83.5%

Dangerous Defects

6.6%

Retest Rate

24.2%

2008

Based on 27,580 vehicles

70.8%Average

Toyota average: 83.5%

Dangerous Defects

7.7%

Retest Rate

26.9%

2007

Based on 26,070 vehicles

70.3%Average

Toyota average: 83.5%

Dangerous Defects

8.2%

Retest Rate

27.0%

2006

Based on 142 vehicles

63.4%Below Average

Toyota average: 83.5%

Dangerous Defects

7.3%

Retest Rate

32.9%

0

Based on 184,579 vehicles

84.4%Good

Toyota average: 83.5%

Mileage at 5yr

84k mi

Top MOT Failures — Toyota Auris

The most common reasons a Toyota Auris fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning

5.2%

Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded

2.3%

Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning

2.1%

Parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement

1.9%

A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened

1.6%

Toyota Auris Common Faults & Repair Costs

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See detailed fault analysis for Toyota Auris

Toyota Auris — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Toyota Auris MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Toyota Auris?

The average MOT pass rate for the Toyota Auris is 81.4% compared to the Toyota average of 83.5%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.

What are the most common MOT failures on a Toyota Auris?

The most common MOT failures on the Toyota Auris are: A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (5.2%), Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded (2.3%), Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (2.1%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.

Is the Toyota Auris reliable?

With an average MOT pass rate of 81.4%, the Toyota Auris is rated as "Good" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.

How do I check the MOT history of a Toyota Auris?

Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.

What mileage should I expect on a Toyota Auris?

Typical mileage for the Toyota Auris: 105,224 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Auris to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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