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157 VRL

2016 Toyota Auris

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

91,020 mi
Last recorded91,020 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Toyota Auris48,284 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration157 VRL
MakeToyota
ModelAuris
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 91,020 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords stone cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2025 91,020 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords stone cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both inner rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 83,736 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2024 83,734 miles

Registration plate lamp likely to become detached Lights working but covered by bumper so not visable (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 76,713 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 69,725 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2021 63,055 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light wing mirror (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Dec 2021 63,055 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light wing mirror (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 55,335 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 55,335 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2019 38,245 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

How Reliable is the Toyota Auris?

Based on 2,200,162 MOT tests across 179,856 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
6,114
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
179,856
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13,783
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 13,597
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9,275
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 7,890
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157 VRL is a 2016 Toyota Auris in White with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2016 Toyota Auris models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 48,284 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota Auris fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 13,783 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 157 VRL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Auris typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 10 years old, this Toyota Auris is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 157 VRL registered?

157 VRL is a 2016 Toyota Auris, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is 157 VRL safe to buy?

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