2010 · 14 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2010 Toyota Auris MOT pass rate and common faults

9,536 MOT tests in 2024. 64.2% passed first time, compared with 59.6% for all cars the same age.

108Above average
Passed first time64.2%
Failed or needed repairs35.8%
Typical mileage at test88,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 9,536 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working8.8%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken2.9%
  3. Side repeaters: not working2.7%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.6%
  5. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.3%
  6. Stop lamp: not working2.2%
  7. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.1%
    242 marked dangerous
  8. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.1%
  9. Horn: not working2.0%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics29.9%
  2. Brakes15.0%
  3. Suspension9.8%
  4. Tyres5.9%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.2%
  6. Body & chassis2.6%
  7. Emissions & leaks2.5%
  8. Seat belts & airbags1.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded20.8%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened14.7%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.4%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure12.0%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn10.1%

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 2010 Toyota Auris?

In 2024, 64.2% of 2010 Toyota Auris cars passed their MOT first time, across 9,536 tests. The average for all 14-year-old cars was 59.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2010 Toyota Auris?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; coil spring: fractured or broken; side repeaters: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2010 Toyota Auris reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 108, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).