Toyota Auris
From 219,988 MOT tests. Average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer Auriss fare better: 2019 models pass at 83.9% vs 67.5% for 2007.
Pass rate by fuel type
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning and a tyre seriously damaged. The top issue, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, caused 4,676 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 4,676 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 4,424 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 3,825 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 3,453 |
| brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | 3,340 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 3,327 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 3,126 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 3,058 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 3,037 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 2,924 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 38.5% of failures are serious: 38.5% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 0% could actually leave you stranded. That's close to the 44.4% average across all models. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £80.
Fuel type matters
Hybrid versions pass at 80.8% while Electric versions pass at 71.1%, a 10 percentage point gap.
Toyota Auris on UK roads
The fleet is shrinking: 3,817 scrapped or exported in the past year with only 4 newly registered, a net loss of 3,813. At this rate, roughly 37.5 years until none remain. Now at 88.8% of its peak (160,907 in 2018 Q4).
Quarterly breakdown
| Quarter | On road | SORN | New | Gone | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q3 | 138,305 | 4,502 | +0 | -956 | -956 |
| 2025 Q2 | 139,364 | 4,399 | +0 | -987 | -987 |
| 2025 Q1 | 140,541 | 4,209 | +1 | -1,149 | -1,148 |
| 2024 Q4 | 141,938 | 3,960 | +3 | -725 | -722 |
| 2024 Q3 | 142,984 | 3,636 | +1 | -907 | -906 |
| 2024 Q2 | 144,052 | 3,474 | +0 | -841 | -841 |
| 2024 Q1 | 144,905 | 3,462 | +2 | -1,035 | -1,033 |
| 2023 Q4 | 146,238 | 3,162 | +2 | -444 | -442 |
20 variants on the road
| Variant | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auris Excel Vvt-I Cvt | Hybrid Electric (Petrol) | 12,409 | 14% |
| Auris Tr Vvt-I | Petrol | 7,873 | 9% |
| Auris Hybrid T Spirit Cvt | Hybrid Electric (Petrol) | 6,529 | 7% |
| Auris Tr Valvematic | Petrol | 6,525 | 7% |
| Auris Icon Tech Hev Vvt-I Cvt | Hybrid Electric (Petrol) | 5,434 | 6% |
| Auris Icon Vvt-I Cvt | Hybrid Electric (Petrol) | 4,794 | 5% |
| Auris Excl Tss Hybrd Vvt-I Cvt | Hybrid Electric (Petrol) | 4,504 | 5% |
| Auris B-Ed Tss Hybrd Vvt-I Cvt | Hybrid Electric (Petrol) | 4,368 | 5% |
| Auris Icon Valvematic | Gas | 3,788 | 4% |
| Auris Icon + Vvt-I Cvt | Hybrid Electric (Petrol) | 3,739 | 4% |
| Auris Bnes Ed Vvt-I Hybrid Cvt | Hybrid Electric (Petrol) | 3,710 | 4% |
| Auris Excel Vvt-I Hybrid Cvt | Hybrid Electric (Petrol) | 3,693 | 4% |
| Auris Tr Stopstart Vvti | Gas | 3,633 | 4% |
| Auris Tr | Petrol | 3,367 | 4% |
| Auris Hybrid T4 Cvt | Hybrid Electric (Petrol) | 3,035 | 3% |
| Auris T3 Vvt-I | Petrol | 2,878 | 3% |
| Auris Design Hev Vvt-I Cvt | Hybrid Electric (Petrol) | 2,820 | 3% |
| Auris Tr Valvematic S-A | Gas | 2,656 | 3% |
| Auris Excel Hev Vvt-I Cvt | Hybrid Electric (Petrol) | 2,632 | 3% |
| Auris Sr Valvematic | Gas | 2,499 | 3% |
Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics, 2025 Q3. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 83.9% | a tyre seriously damaged, a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led |
| 2018 | 83.7% | a tyre seriously damaged, stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
| 2017 | 83.1% | a tyre seriously damaged, stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
| 2016 | 82.2% | a tyre seriously damaged, stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
10 earlier years
| 2015 | 81.6% | a tyre seriously damaged, a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led |
| 2014 | 80.6% | a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2013 | 80.2% | a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led |
| 2012 | 73.6% | 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 |
| 2011 | 71.9% | 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 |
| 2010 | 71.1% | 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 |
| 2009 | 68.9% | a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |
| 2008 | 67.6% | a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |
| 2007 | 67.5% | 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 |
| 2006 | 67.6% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources |
Typical mileage
Half of all Auriss tested had between 62,488 and 140,555 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 94,703 median miles, the Auris has 0.025 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Toyota models
| Toyota Yaris | 76% |
| Toyota Aygo | 78.9% |
| Toyota Prius | 82.4% |
| Toyota Rav4 | 82.8% |
| Toyota Hilux | 75% |
Common questions
What is the Toyota Auris MOT pass rate?
The Toyota Auris has a 76.7% MOT pass rate based on 219,988 real MOT tests. This is around the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Toyota Auris?
The most common MOT failure on the Toyota Auris is a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, which caused 4,676 failures. Other common issues include a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning.
How many Toyota Auriss are on UK roads?
There are 138,305 Toyota Auriss currently licensed on UK roads, with 4,502 on SORN.
What is the typical mileage of a Toyota Auris at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Toyota Auris is 94,703 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 62,488 and 140,555 miles.
Buying a used Auris?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 76.7% pass rate and an average repair bill of £80 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
Some links are to services we may earn from. Disclosure.
MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.