2013 · 11 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2013 Toyota Auris MOT pass rate and common faults

13,704 MOT tests in 2024. 76.4% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

114Well above average
Passed first time76.4%
Failed or needed repairs23.6%
Typical mileage at test77,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 13,704 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Stop lamp: not working2.8%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.9%
    348 marked dangerous
  3. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.9%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.6%
    276 marked dangerous
  5. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.5%
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.4%
  7. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements1.3%
  8. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.2%
  9. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.1%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics14.9%
  2. Brakes7.9%
  3. Suspension6.2%
  4. Tyres5.8%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.8%
  6. Emissions & leaks1.3%
  7. Steering1.0%
  8. Body & chassis0.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.2%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn10.6%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.0%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.9%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.8%

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: stop 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 2013 Toyota Auris?

In 2024, 76.4% of 2013 Toyota Auris cars passed their MOT first time, across 13,704 tests. The average for all 11-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2013 Toyota Auris?

The most common failure reasons were stop lamp: not working; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; headlamp: not working on dipped beam. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2013 Toyota Auris reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 114, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).