2017 · 7 years old at test · Hybrid mostly

2017 Toyota Auris MOT pass rate and common faults

13,630 MOT tests in 2024. 80.5% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

101About average
Passed first time80.5%
Failed or needed repairs19.5%
Typical mileage at test57,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 13,630 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Stop lamp: not working4.9%
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.2%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.3%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.3%
    227 marked dangerous
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.1%
    189 marked dangerous
  6. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.0%
  7. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.9%
    154 marked dangerous
  8. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps0.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics13.0%
  2. Tyres6.2%
  3. Brakes4.6%
  4. Suspension3.5%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.1%
  6. Steering0.5%
  7. Body & chassis0.3%
  8. Emissions & leaks0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm11.7%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.3%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.3%
  4. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak5.7%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick5.6%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. 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 2017 Toyota Auris?

In 2024, 80.5% of 2017 Toyota Auris cars passed their MOT first time, across 13,630 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 Toyota Auris?

The most common failure reasons were stop lamp: not working; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2017 Toyota Auris reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 101, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).