2018 · 6 years old at test · Hybrid mostly

2018 Toyota Auris MOT pass rate and common faults

13,074 MOT tests in 2024. 81.7% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

99About average
Passed first time81.7%
Failed or needed repairs18.3%
Typical mileage at test53,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 13,074 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Stop lamp: not working4.8%
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.0%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.3%
  4. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.3%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.1%
    201 marked dangerous
  6. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.9%
    142 marked dangerous
  7. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps0.9%
  8. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.9%
    144 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics14.3%
  2. Tyres5.6%
  3. Brakes3.2%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.0%
  5. Suspension1.8%
  6. Body & chassis0.3%
  7. Emissions & leaks0.3%
  8. Steering0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm10.7%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.2%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened5.6%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.8%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.0%

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 2018 Toyota Auris?

In 2024, 81.7% of 2018 Toyota Auris cars passed their MOT first time, across 13,074 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2018 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 2018 Toyota Auris reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 99, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).