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Toyota Auris

All generations and engines together · 124,396 MOT tests in the 2025 data · typical mileage at age 7: 89k

First-time failure at age 7
19.9%
Across 13,389 tests. The average across all tracked models is 19.5%.
Rank at age 7
146 of 239
1 = lowest failure rate among the models tracked.
Typical mileage at age 7
89k miles
Check the mileage view below; low-mileage models can look better by age than they are.

Generation

Split by first-registration year. Cars registered in a changeover year can belong to either generation.

How this model wears

Toyota AurisClass average, all tracked models

Known issues

Measured

Computed from DVSA MOT results, all of Great Britain, 2025. Nothing here is opinion.

What testers flag

Share of tests where each item was recorded. The dark tick is the class average across all tracked models; bars are scaled within each group.

Faults with the car itself

The rows that judge the model rather than its keeper. 54,293 tests in this band.

A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn
Advisory
11.2%class 5.9%
A shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage
Advisory
7.3%class 2.3%
Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
Fail
4.8%class 0.8%
A suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor
3.5%class 1.6%
A suspension component excessively damaged or corroded
Advisory
3.4%class 0.8%
A headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED
Fail
2.0%class 0.8%
Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated
Minor
1.6%class 0.7%
Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake
Advisory
1.5%class 0.7%
A shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage
Fail
1.1%class 0.4%

Wear, upkeep and luck

Tyres, pads and stone chips say more about how the car was driven and maintained than about how it was built.

Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
Advisory
19.3%class 22.9%
A tyre seriously damaged
Advisory
13.8%class 12.7%
Brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured
Advisory
9.8%class 10.1%
A brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm
Advisory
7.4%class 8.7%
Brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn
Advisory
4.9%class 3.4%
A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor
2.9%class 1.2%
Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
Fail
2.2%class 1.7%
A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps
Fail
2.1%class 0.6%

Unconfirmed issues

Reported

Owner folklore from forums and the motoring press. Most of it never shows up in an MOT, which is why this section exists at all.

Clutch and dual-mass flywheel wearing out early

Emerging

Owners report clutches and dual-mass flywheels failing well before you'd expect: one case at 6,000 miles on a nearly-new car, another at 35,000 miles, and a gen-one example at 27,040 miles. Some dealers have blamed driver error rather than a part fault, so warranty cover is hit and miss. A full clutch and flywheel replacement typically runs £600-900 outside warranty.

Reported 6k-35k miles, both generations · sources: Honest John owner reports (Auris 2007-2012, 2013-2018)

MultiMode automated manual gearbox misbehaving

MultiMode automatics only

The single-clutch MultiMode automated manual on early cars can act up: sudden revving to 8,000rpm with no throttle input, reluctance to downshift approaching junctions, and a shuddering stop when it finally engages. Actuator wear and software faults are the usual causes; a manual reset into M mode sometimes settles it for a while. Only affects cars with the MultiMode box, not the standard manual or the later hybrid CVT.

Gen 1, 2007-2012 · sources: Honest John owner reports

DPF regeneration overfuelling on the 2.2 D-4D

Confirmed pattern

The 2.2-litre diesel's DPF regeneration cycle has been linked to overfuelling, which washes oil off the cylinder walls and wears the piston rings and bores. Toyota extended the warranty on affected engines to 5 years, which is about as close to an official admission as this segment gets. Watch for rising oil consumption and a DPF light that won't clear.

2.2 D-4D diesel · Toyota extended warranty to 5 years · source: Honest John

Front brake corrosion and rear caliper failures

Partly in the MOT data

Owners describe front discs corroding heavily even on low-mileage cars, one reported at 8,500 miles on a 20-month-old example, plus persistent squeal put down to surface rust rather than worn pads. Rear caliper failures crop up too. The measured MOT data for this segment flags brakes as the standout fault as well, so this is one place where the forum folklore and the test-lane numbers actually line up.

Reported from 8,500 miles · source: Honest John owner reports; ties to measured MOT brake-fault rate for this segment

Steering column knock, cause disputed

Disputed

A knock from the steering column over rough surfaces shows up repeatedly in owner reports, but the fix varies: some garages replace a universal joint for around £400, others end up fitting a whole new column for closer to £1,000. With no consistent root cause identified, owners disagree on which repair is the real fix and whether it's worth chasing under goodwill once out of warranty.

Reported across model years · source: Honest John owner reports

Hybrid battery flattening when the car sits idle

Hybrid only

Hybrid (HSD) Auris models can flatten their 12V and traction batteries if left unused for two to three weeks, sometimes needing an AA callout rather than a simple jump start. Jump-starting is actively discouraged on these cars, since a sudden surge of current can damage the hybrid system's circuits. Only matters if you're buying the hybrid and won't be driving it daily.

Hybrid (HSD) models only · source: Honest John owner reports

Viewing one? Ask this

Built from the two sections above.

Pull away gently and feel how the clutch bites. Slipping or a heavy, notchy pedal points to early clutch or dual-mass flywheel wear.
On MultiMode automatic cars, try a few slow junctions and a full-throttle pull. Sudden high revs or a shuddering stop means the actuator or software needs attention.
Check the oil level and look for a DPF warning light, especially on the 2.2 diesel. High oil consumption or a DPF light that won't reset suggests overfuelling damage.
Get the car on a ramp or look through the wheels at the front discs. Heavy rust or pitting on a low-mileage car is a known weak point, not just neglect.
Drive over a rough patch of road and listen for a knock from the steering column. A knock here could mean a £400 UJ or a £1,000 column, so budget for the worse case.
Ask a hybrid seller how often the car is actually driven. A car left sitting for weeks at a time is more likely to have a weak 12V or hybrid battery.
Check the MOT history for repeated brake advisories. Recurring brake advisories back up the pattern of early disc corrosion seen in owner reports.

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