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Toyota Auris Excel Vvt-i CVT Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Toyota Auris Excel Vvt-i CVT reliable? We analysed 472 real MOT tests across 101 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 472 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
93.4%
Typical Mileage
58,258mi
Annual Mileage
6,940mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Toyota Auris Excel Vvt-i CVT is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm cord exposed and headlamp not working on dipped beam. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Toyota Auris Excel Vvt-i CVT.

Toyota Auris Excel Vvt-i CVT Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Toyota Auris Excel Vvt-i CVT. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Toyota Auris Excel Vvt-i CVT Problems — What Goes Wrong?

The most common reasons a Toyota Auris Excel Vvt-i CVT fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm cord exposed 1
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 1

Toyota Auris Excel Vvt-i CVT Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Toyota Auris Excel Vvt-i CVT owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
4,281 mi/yr
Typical
6,940 mi/yr
Average
8,257 mi/yr
Heavy usage
9,914 mi/yr

Toyota Auris Excel Vvt-i CVT Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Toyota Auris Excel Vvt-i CVT MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
58,258 mi
75th Percentile
84,399 mi
95th Percentile
141,263 mi
Max Recorded
229,773 mi

How Does the Toyota Auris Excel Vvt-i CVT Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Toyota Auris Excel Vvt-i CVT THIS CAR 93.4% 472 58,258 mi — yrs
Toyota Yaris 77.7% 9,038,234 54,896 mi 27 yrs
Toyota Corolla 75.4% 4,239,724 75,409 mi 36 yrs
Toyota Avensis 75% 3,497,866 89,776 mi 28 yrs
Volvo XC60 + B4 MHEV Auto 93.8% 795 26,820 mi — yrs

Compared to the Toyota Yaris (77.7% pass rate) and the Toyota Corolla (75.4% pass rate), the Toyota Auris Excel Vvt-i CVT outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Toyota Auris Excel Vvt-i CVT?

The Toyota Auris Excel Vvt-i CVT has an overall MOT pass rate of 93.4% across 472 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

The most common problems on the Toyota Auris Excel Vvt-i CVT are windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (1 recorded failures), tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm cord exposed (1), and headlamp not working on dipped beam (1). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.

A typical Toyota Auris Excel Vvt-i CVT owner drives around 6,940 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.

Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.

Toyota Auris Excel Vvt-i CVT — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Toyota Auris Excel Vvt-i CVT reliable?
Based on 472 MOT tests, the Toyota Auris Excel Vvt-i CVT has a 93.4% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Toyota Auris Excel Vvt-i CVT?
The most common MOT failures are windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm cord exposed, and headlamp not working on dipped beam. Check these on any test drive.
How many miles does a Toyota Auris Excel Vvt-i CVT do per year?
The typical Toyota Auris Excel Vvt-i CVT does around 6,940 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Toyota Auris Excel Vvt-i CVT last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Toyota Auris Excel Vvt-i CVT?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.