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DG16 VGU

2016 Toyota Auris

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

51,165 mi
Last recorded51,165 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Toyota Auris48,284 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG16 VGU
MakeToyota
ModelAuris
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 51,165 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 46,231 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 41,450 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Feb 2024 41,450 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 36,139 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 31,868 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 26,631 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 26,631 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 25,053 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 18,668 miles

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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DG16 VGU is a 2016 Toyota Auris in Blue with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DG16 VGU, 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 DG16 VGU registered?

DG16 VGU is a 2016 Toyota Auris, first registered on 4 March 2016.

Is DG16 VGU safe to buy?

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