Family hatchback · 2006–2020 cars
Toyota Auris reliability
The Toyota Auris fails 26.2% of first MOT tests, 11% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, based on 512,103 DVSA MOT tests from 2022 to 2024.
Checking a Toyota Auris before you buy?
- first-time MOT fail rate (all cars: 28.4%)
- 26.2%
- first-time MOT fail rate (all cars: 28.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 11% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- MOT tests analysed, 2022 to 2024
- 512,103
- MOT tests analysed, 2022 to 2024
- typical miles a year, from MOT readings
- 8,500
- typical miles a year, from MOT readings
What this means for buyers
The Toyota Auris has a first-time MOT fail rate of 26.2%, against 28.4% for all cars. It has 11% fewer MOT fails than cars of the same age and mileage and ranks 17 of 65 family hatchback models. Lights and electrics are its weak area, with 16% more fails than cars of the same age and mileage. The 2013 cars did best, with 27% fewer MOT fails, while 2018 was about average.
Check before you buy. Test every lamp and the wipers yourself, and look for a position lamp not working (3.3% of tests), a stop lamp not working (3.16%), a wiper blade not clearing the windscreen (2.53%) or a dipped beam headlamp not working (1.89%). These faults are often cheap to fix, so use any you find to negotiate, or walk away if there are several.
MOT fail rate by age
How the Toyota Auris ages
Each point is the share of Toyota Auriss of that age that failed their MOT first time, against all cars of the same age.
| Age at MOT (years) | Toyota Auris | All cars |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 15.5% | 12.3% |
| 4 | 16.1% | 14.1% |
| 5 | 17.1% | 16.4% |
| 6 | 17.9% | 19.1% |
| 7 | 19.2% | 22.1% |
| 8 | 20.3% | 25.5% |
| 9 | 22.6% | 28.8% |
| 10 | 25.3% | 31.8% |
| 11 | 30.1% | 34.6% |
| 12 | 33.6% | 37.3% |
| 13 | 36.3% | 39.5% |
| 14 | 37.4% | 41.1% |
| 15 | 39.6% | 42.3% |
| 16 | 40.9% | 42.9% |
| 17 | 42.7% | 43.4% |
By year
The best and worst Toyota Auris years
2013 cars come out best and 2018 cars worst, once age and mileage are taken into account.
| First registered | Tests | Fail rate | Against same-age cars | Typical mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Auris | 3,481 | 16.5% | 1% more fails | 45,880 |
| 2018 Auris | 43,572 | 17% | 2% more fails | 42,675 |
| 2017 Auris | 44,854 | 17.6% | 5% fewer fails | 47,818 |
| 2016 Auris | 50,587 | 18.6% | 13% fewer fails | 54,783 |
| 2015 Auris | 57,665 | 19.7% | 20% fewer fails | 65,542 |
| 2014 Auris | 57,570 | 21.3% | 23% fewer fails | 71,772 |
| 2013 Auris | 46,371 | 21.7% | 27% fewer fails | 71,385 |
| 2012 Auris | 27,977 | 30.7% | 5% fewer fails | 75,338 |
| 2011 Auris | 31,472 | 33.4% | 5% fewer fails | 79,795 |
| 2010 Auris | 32,113 | 34.4% | 8% fewer fails | 83,278 |
| 2009 Auris | 37,376 | 36.7% | 6% fewer fails | 86,596 |
| 2008 Auris | 40,294 | 39.2% | 6% fewer fails | 95,272 |
| 2007 Auris | 38,556 | 40% | 5% fewer fails | 96,730 |
| 2006 | 211 | 39.8% | 9% fewer fails | 107,978 |
Common problems
What fails most on a Toyota Auris
Its weak spot is lights and electrics: 16% more fails there than cars of the same age and mileage.
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics13.6%16% above avg
- Brakes6.5%3% below avg
- Tyres5.5%15% below avg
- Suspension5.3%44% below avg
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.4%7% below avg
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.4%57% below avg
- Body, chassis and structure1.4%59% below avg
- Steering0.8%58% below avg
- Seat belts and airbags0.4%53% below avg
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top MOT failures
- 1
Position lamp not working 3.3% of tests
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
- 2
Stop lamp not working 3.16% of tests
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
- 3
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.53% of tests
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
- 4
Dipped beam headlamp not working 1.89% of tests
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
- 5
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.59% of tests
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
- 6
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.58% of tests
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
- 7
Registration plate lamp not working 1.57% of tests
A dark number plate lamp makes the plate hard to read at night, which is illegal and must be fixed.
- 8
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 1.49% of tests
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Most common advisories
Not a fail yet, but worth pricing in: these show up on a Toyota Auris's MOT certificate most often.
- Tyre worn close to legal limit11.18%
- Brake disc pitted or scored8.56%
- Tyre slightly damaged or cracking8.14%
- Brake pipes corroded and greasy7.73%
- Brake pads wearing thin6.2%
- Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear5.75%
Before you buy
What to check on a used Toyota Auris
- 1
Position lamp not working
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
- 2
Stop lamp not working
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
- 3
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
- 4
Dipped beam headlamp not working
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
- 5
Every MOT since new
Look for the faults above coming back year after year: it shows how the car has been looked after.
- 6
The mileage record
A typical Toyota Auris covers about 8,500 miles a year. A big gap or a drop between MOTs is a warning sign.
- 7
Finance, stolen and write-off
The records the MOT can't show. A Full Check (£9.99) covers all three before you hand over any money.
Fuel types tested
- Petrol45.4%
- Hybrid41.7%
- Diesel9.7%
- Electric1.6%
- Other1.5%
- LPG0%
Most common colours
Blue, Grey, Silver, White, Black
Average engine size: 1.6 litres.
Compare
How the Toyota Auris compares with its rivals
| Model | Fail rate | Against same-age cars |
|---|---|---|
| Toyota Prius | 20.9% | 31% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age |
| Skoda Octavia | 24.7% | 16% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age |
| SEAT Leon | 23.2% | 14% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age |
| Toyota Auris | 26.2% | 11% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age |
| Peugeot 308 | 35.2% | 18% more MOT fails than the average car its age |
| Renault Megane | 45.1% | 30% more MOT fails than the average car its age |
| Citroën C4 | 39.4% | 30% more MOT fails than the average car its age |
Every family hatchback ranked in the family hatchback reliability index, or all Toyota models.
Questions
Toyota Auris questions, answered
Is the Toyota Auris reliable?
On MOT results, the Toyota Auris is about average: it fails 26.2% of first MOT tests, 11% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage. It ranks 17 of 65 family hatchback models in our index.
What fails most on a Toyota Auris MOT?
The most common MOT failures on the Toyota Auris are position lamp not working (3.3% of tests), stop lamp not working (3.16% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (2.53% of tests). By area, lights and electrics fails 13.6% of its tests.
Which Toyota Auris year is the most reliable?
Among years with 1,000+ tests, 2013 cars do best (27% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age) and 2018 cars do worst (about average for its age).
How many miles does a Toyota Auris do a year?
A typical Toyota Auris covers about 8,500 miles a year, from the mileage recorded at its MOTs. Check the car you're looking at against that with a free mileage check.
How do I check a Toyota Auris before I buy it?
Enter its registration for a free check of its MOT history, mileage, ULEZ status and tax. Before you pay, a Full Check (£9.99) shows outstanding finance, stolen and write-off records.
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT test results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 vehicles aged 3 to 25, normal tests only. How we compare like with like: our methodology.
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