In 2025, 148,608 Toyota Auris cars had a regular MOT in Great Britain. 72% passed first time, compared with 68% for all cars of the same ages, which makes the Auris about average. Adjusted for age, it ranks 75 of the 217 most-tested car models.
That comparison matters: older cars fail more often, so a raw pass rate flatters models that are mostly young. We compare each model against every car on the road at the same age.
Pass rate by age
At 6 years old, 79% of Auriss passed first time (all cars that age: 84%). By 18 years, that figure is 58% (all cars: 57%). It is weaker than average when young but holds up better than most from around 9 years.
Toyota Auris All cars of that age
| Age | Tests | Auris passed first time | All cars | Typical mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 years | 1,213 | 79% | 84% | 88,770 |
| 7 years | 13,923 | 81% | 81% | 87,502 |
| 8 years | 14,202 | 80% | 78% | 89,395 |
| 9 years | 15,687 | 79% | 75% | 96,048 |
| 10 years | 17,229 | 77% | 72% | 103,547 |
| 11 years | 16,526 | 76% | 69% | 105,199 |
| 12 years | 13,556 | 75% | 66% | 95,247 |
| 13 years | 8,335 | 66% | 63% | 93,602 |
| 14 years | 9,194 | 64% | 61% | 96,979 |
| 15 years | 9,248 | 63% | 59% | 96,676 |
| 16 years | 10,035 | 62% | 58% | 95,618 |
| 17 years | 10,183 | 59% | 57% | 103,551 |
| 18 years | 9,229 | 58% | 57% | 102,827 |
What fails most on a Toyota Auris
The area that lets the Auris down most, relative to other cars, is lights and electrics: 22.4% of tests failed on it, 1.4 times the rate for the average car. It does comparatively well on body and structure and emissions and leaks.
Share of Auris tests failing on this area Average car
The six most common failure items
| Failure item | Area | Share of tests |
|---|---|---|
| A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | Lights and electrics | 4.6% |
| Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | Lights and electrics | 4.2% |
| A suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | Suspension | 3.9% |
| The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | Lights and electrics | 3.6% |
| A headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED | Lights and electrics | 3.3% |
| Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | Visibility | 2.9% |
What to check when buying a used Auris
Based on where the Auris fails more often than other cars, these are the checks worth making before you buy:
- Lights and electrics: Walk round with the lights on: headlights (dipped and main), indicators, brake lights, number-plate and fog lights. Bulbs are cheap, but a seller who hasn’t noticed one out may have missed more. Repair guide
- Brakes: Look through the wheels for lipped or scored discs, check the handbrake holds on a slope, and feel for pulling or vibration under firm braking. Repair guide
- Visibility: Check the windscreen for chips in the driver’s view, the wipers for smearing and the washers for working jets. Repair guide
Then check the individual car: its own MOT history will show whether it follows the pattern. A car with repeated advisories in the same weak area is more likely to fail its next test.
Check a specific Auris
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What is the MOT pass rate for a Toyota Auris?
In 2025, 72% of Toyota Auris cars passed their MOT first time, across 148,608 tests. Cars of the same ages averaged 68%.
What do Toyota Auris cars most often fail their MOT on?
The most common failure items were: a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.6% of tests); stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2% of tests); a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (3.9% of tests).
Other Toyota models
Toyota Yaris (71%), Toyota Aygo (75%), Toyota Prius (79%), Toyota RAV4 (80%), Toyota C-HR (86%), Toyota Corolla (71%). All Toyota models
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2025 (class 4 normal tests; first-time pass means passed with no faults fixed at the test). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.