Toyota Auris common problems by mileage
What UK MOT testers flag on the Toyota Auris at each age and mileage, compared with all cars.
In 157,591 UK MOT tests of the Toyota Auris in 2023, the problem that most sets it apart from other cars is stop lamp (not working): recorded on 3.3% of tests of 2018–2020 cars at 20k–40k mi (32k–64k km), 16× the rate for all cars of that age and mileage. Other stand-out issues: rigid brake pipes (corroded, covered in grease or other material) (4.4×); exhaust system (mounting defective) (3.7×); suspension arm (corroded but not seriously weakened) (3.3×). The most common reasons a Toyota Auris fails its MOT are position lamp (not working); stop lamp (not working); wipers (does not clear the windscreen effectively).
Last updated: · Source: DVSA anonymised MOT data 2023
What stands out on the Toyota Auris
Parts that MOT testers flag clearly more often on the Toyota Auris than on all cars of the same age at the same mileage (at least 1.5× the rate and 3% of tests).
| Issue | Type | First used | Mileage | Share of tests | All cars this age | Ratio | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stop lamp: not working | MOT fail | 2018–2020 | 20k–40k mi (32k–64k km) | 3.3% | 0.2% | 16× | 4,943 |
| Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material | Advisory | 2009–2011 | 100k–120k mi (161k–193k km) | 23% | 5.2% | 4.4× | 4,753 |
| Exhaust system: mounting defective | Advisory | 2010–2012 | 80k–100k mi (129k–161k km) | 4.8% | 1.3% | 3.7× | 6,134 |
| Suspension arm: corroded but not seriously weakened | Advisory | 2007–2009 | 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) | 6.3% | 1.9% | 3.3× | 3,907 |
| Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps | MOT fail | 2016–2018 | 80k–100k mi (129k–161k km) | 3.5% | 1.1% | 3.2× | 3,434 |
| Shock absorbers: has light misting of oil | Advisory | 2015–2017 | 20k–40k mi (32k–64k km) | 3.5% | 1.4% | 2.5× | 10,880 |
| Headlamp: not working on dipped beam | MOT fail | 2014–2016 | 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) | 3.2% | 1.5% | 2.1× | 9,633 |
| Position lamp: not working | MOT fail | 2010–2012 | 80k–100k mi (129k–161k km) | 9.7% | 4.9% | 2× | 6,134 |
Toyota Auris by mileage (2014–2016 cars)
The most-tested first-use years. For each mileage band: how many MOT tests, the most common item, and the item that stands out most against other cars.
| Mileage | Tests | Most common | Stands out |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0k–20k mi (0k–32k km) | 1,563 | Tyres (condition): slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (13%) | — |
| 20k–40k mi (32k–64k km) | 8,866 | Tyres (condition): slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (12%) | Shock absorbers: has light misting of oil (3.2%, 2×) |
| 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) | 12,500 | Tyres (tread depth): worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (11%) | — |
| 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) | 9,633 | Tyres (tread depth): worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (14%) | Stop lamp: not working (3.1%, 2.2×) |
| 80k–100k mi (129k–161k km) | 5,438 | Tyres (tread depth): worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (15%) | Stop lamp: not working (3.2%, 2×) |
| 100k–120k mi (161k–193k km) | 3,099 | Tyres (tread depth): worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (15%) | Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.1%, 2.4×) |
| 120k–140k mi (193k–225k km) | 2,295 | Tyres (tread depth): worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (13%) | Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.1%, 2×) |
| 140k–160k mi (225k–257k km) | 1,847 | Tyres (tread depth): worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (12%) | Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.2%, 1.8×) |
| 160k+ mi (257k+ km) | 5,742 | Tyres (tread depth): worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (13%) | — |
Toyota Auris by first-use year
| First used | Tests | Biggest stand-out issue |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 11,698 | Suspension arm: corroded but not seriously weakened at 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) (3.5×) |
| 2008 | 12,243 | Suspension arm: corroded but not seriously weakened at 20k–40k mi (32k–64k km) (3.4×) |
| 2009 | 11,398 | Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material at 0k–20k mi (0k–32k km) (4.8×) |
| 2010 | 9,747 | Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material at 120k–140k mi (193k–225k km) (4.6×) |
| 2011 | 9,516 | Exhaust system: mounting defective at 140k–160k mi (225k–257k km) (4.5×) |
| 2012 | 8,473 | Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material at 100k–120k mi (161k–193k km) (3.6×) |
| 2013 | 14,062 | Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material at 100k–120k mi (161k–193k km) (2.1×) |
| 2014 | 17,427 | Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps at 120k–140k mi (193k–225k km) (2.1×) |
| 2015 | 17,633 | Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps at 100k–120k mi (161k–193k km) (2.4×) |
| 2016 | 15,923 | Stop lamp: not working at 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) (3.8×) |
| 2017 | 14,260 | Stop lamp: not working at 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) (7×) |
| 2018 | 13,878 | Stop lamp: not working at 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) (11×) |
| 2019 | 1,269 | Stop lamp: not working at 20k–40k mi (32k–64k km) (16×) |
How these numbers are made
From the DVSA anonymised MOT data for 2023: every normal MOT test of a car in Great Britain, with its mileage and every advisory and failure item. For each first-use year (pooled with the years either side) and 20,000-mile band we count the share of tests where a part was recorded, and compare it with the same share for every car of that age at that mileage. A cell is shown only with 300 or more tests. Advisories are tester notes, not failures. Figures describe UK-market cars; engines and equipment can differ in other countries.
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0 (DVSA anonymised MOT data, 2023).
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the Toyota Auris?
In 157,591 UK MOT tests of the Toyota Auris in 2023, the problem that most sets it apart from other cars is stop lamp (not working): recorded on 3.3% of tests of 2018–2020 cars at 20k–40k mi (32k–64k km), 16× the rate for all cars of that age and mileage. Other stand-out issues: rigid brake pipes (corroded, covered in grease or other material) (4.4×); exhaust system (mounting defective) (3.7×); suspension arm (corroded but not seriously weakened) (3.3×). The most common reasons a Toyota Auris fails its MOT are position lamp (not working); stop lamp (not working); wipers (does not clear the windscreen effectively).
Why do Toyota Auriss fail the MOT?
Across 157,591 MOT tests in 2023, the most common failure items on the Toyota Auris were position lamp (not working) (9.7% of tests); stop lamp (not working) (3.9% of tests); wipers (does not clear the windscreen effectively) (2.7% of tests).
At what mileage do Toyota Auris problems start?
The clearest Toyota Auris-specific issue, stop lamp (not working), peaks against other cars at 20k–40k mi (32k–64k km) on 2018–2020 cars (3.3% of tests vs 0.2% for all cars that age).
Where does this Toyota Auris data come from?
From the UK government's anonymised MOT test data (DVSA, 2023, Open Government Licence v3.0): 157,591 tests of the Toyota Auris. VinSnap shows the same numbers for your own car's age and mileage in the app.