2016 · 8 years old at test · Hybrid mostly

2016 Toyota Auris MOT pass rate and common faults

15,198 MOT tests in 2024. 79.4% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

104Above average
Passed first time79.4%
Failed or needed repairs20.6%
Typical mileage at test63,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 15,198 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Stop lamp: not working4.8%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.5%
    270 marked dangerous
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.4%
    289 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.3%
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.1%
  6. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak1.0%
  7. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.9%
    172 marked dangerous
  8. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements0.9%
  9. Headlamp aim: too low0.9%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics13.1%
  2. Brakes6.1%
  3. Tyres6.0%
  4. Suspension4.2%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.9%
  6. Steering0.6%
  7. Emissions & leaks0.5%
  8. Body & chassis0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.0%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.8%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.3%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick6.8%
  5. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak6.8%

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 2016 Toyota Auris?

In 2024, 79.4% of 2016 Toyota Auris cars passed their MOT first time, across 15,198 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 Toyota Auris?

The most common failure reasons were stop lamp: not working; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2016 Toyota Auris reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 104, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).