2019 · 5 years old at test · Hybrid mostly

2019 Toyota Auris MOT pass rate and common faults

1,161 MOT tests in 2024. 79.9% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

94Below average
Passed first time79.9%
Failed or needed repairs20.1%
Typical mileage at test57,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,161 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Stop lamp: not working5.9%
  2. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.5%
    18 marked dangerous
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.4%
  4. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.4%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.3%
    21 marked dangerous
  6. Headlamp aim: too low1.2%
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.1%
  8. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.0%
    13 marked dangerous
  9. Headlamp: not working on main beam1.0%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics15.8%
  2. Tyres6.8%
  3. Brakes4.2%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.8%
  5. Suspension0.9%
  6. Emissions & leaks0.6%
  7. Steering0.3%
  8. Body & chassis0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.1%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.4%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened4.7%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.1%
  5. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak2.9%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. 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 2019 Toyota Auris?

In 2024, 79.9% of 2019 Toyota Auris cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,161 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 Toyota Auris?

The most common failure reasons were stop lamp: not working; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed; 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 2019 Toyota Auris reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 94, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).