2014 · 10 years old at test · Hybrid mostly

2014 Toyota Auris MOT pass rate and common faults

17,070 MOT tests in 2024. 77.1% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

110Well above average
Passed first time77.1%
Failed or needed repairs22.9%
Typical mileage at test78,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 17,070 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam3.0%
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.3%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.9%
    451 marked dangerous
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.7%
    356 marked dangerous
  5. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements1.4%
  6. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.2%
  7. Headlamp: not working on main beam1.1%
  8. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps1.0%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics13.4%
  2. Brakes8.0%
  3. Tyres7.0%
  4. Suspension5.3%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.7%
  6. Emissions & leaks1.1%
  7. Steering0.8%
  8. Body & chassis0.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.2%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn9.2%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.8%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.6%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.6%

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: headlamp: not working on dipped beam. 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 2014 Toyota Auris?

In 2024, 77.1% of 2014 Toyota Auris cars passed their MOT first time, across 17,070 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 Toyota Auris?

The most common failure reasons were headlamp: not working on dipped beam; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2014 Toyota Auris reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 110, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).