2015 · 9 years old at test · Hybrid mostly

2015 Toyota Auris MOT pass rate and common faults

17,198 MOT tests in 2024. 78.9% passed first time, compared with 73.5% for all cars the same age.

107Above average
Passed first time78.9%
Failed or needed repairs21.1%
Typical mileage at test73,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 17,198 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Stop lamp: not working2.3%
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.3%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.7%
    357 marked dangerous
  4. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.6%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.5%
    354 marked dangerous
  6. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.2%
  7. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements1.1%
  8. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps0.9%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics12.7%
  2. Brakes6.9%
  3. Tyres6.7%
  4. Suspension4.2%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.4%
  6. Emissions & leaks0.8%
  7. Steering0.8%
  8. Body & chassis0.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.5%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.4%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.3%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.2%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn6.7%

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 2015 Toyota Auris?

In 2024, 78.9% of 2015 Toyota Auris cars passed their MOT first time, across 17,198 tests. The average for all 9-year-old cars was 73.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2015 Toyota Auris?

The most common failure reasons were stop lamp: not working; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2015 Toyota Auris reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 107, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).