2007 · 17 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2007 Toyota Auris MOT pass rate and common faults

10,586 MOT tests in 2024. 58.9% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

103Above average
Passed first time58.9%
Failed or needed repairs41.1%
Typical mileage at test99,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 10,586 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working10.1%
  2. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements4.2%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.3%
  4. Stop lamp: not working2.8%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.7%
    372 marked dangerous
  6. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.6%
  7. Coil spring: fractured or broken2.6%
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.5%
  9. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.5%
    360 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics31.9%
  2. Brakes22.5%
  3. Suspension16.6%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.7%
  5. Tyres6.7%
  6. Body & chassis5.3%
  7. Emissions & leaks4.2%
  8. Steering2.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded22.0%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.1%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened14.5%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure12.3%
  5. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened10.9%

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 2007 Toyota Auris?

In 2024, 58.9% of 2007 Toyota Auris cars passed their MOT first time, across 10,586 tests. The average for all 17-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2007 Toyota Auris?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2007 Toyota Auris reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 103, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).