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BU16 VXL

2016 Toyota Auris

Red Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

81,799 mi
Last recorded81,799 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Toyota Auris48,284 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU16 VXL
MakeToyota
ModelAuris
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 81,799 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front&Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 76,393 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2024 72,155 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 70,411 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Apr 2023 70,411 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 66,752 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 63,672 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2021 63,672 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2020 58,562 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 50,361 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 45,381 miles

slight cut to outer sidewall of n\s\f tyre

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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BU16 VXL is a 2016 Toyota Auris in Red with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BU16 VXL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU16 VXL registered?

BU16 VXL is a 2016 Toyota Auris, first registered on 2 March 2016.

Is BU16 VXL safe to buy?

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