2011 · 13 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2011 Toyota Auris MOT pass rate and common faults

9,343 MOT tests in 2024. 65.0% passed first time, compared with 61.8% for all cars the same age.

105Above average
Passed first time65.0%
Failed or needed repairs35.0%
Typical mileage at test85,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 9,343 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working9.5%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken2.6%
  3. Side repeaters: not working2.4%
  4. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.3%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.3%
  6. Stop lamp: not working2.2%
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.0%
  8. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.0%
  9. Horn: not working1.9%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics30.4%
  2. Brakes12.8%
  3. Suspension9.9%
  4. Tyres6.3%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.1%
  6. Body & chassis2.3%
  7. Steering1.8%
  8. Emissions & leaks1.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded20.3%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened13.7%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.9%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.7%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn9.1%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: position lamp: not working. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2011 Toyota Auris?

In 2024, 65.0% of 2011 Toyota Auris cars passed their MOT first time, across 9,343 tests. The average for all 13-year-old cars was 61.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2011 Toyota Auris?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; coil spring: fractured or broken; side repeaters: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2011 Toyota Auris reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 105, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).