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EF16 NLN

2016 Toyota Auris

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

272,338 mi
Last recorded272,338 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Toyota Auris48,284 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF16 NLN
MakeToyota
ModelAuris
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2026 272,338 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2025 239,889 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2025 239,889 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 317,688 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 170,483 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 158,546 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

undertray panel slightly loose nearside middle and central under engine

Pass 16 Jun 2021 211,804 miles

Slight play in inner steering rack joints

Fail 15 Jun 2021 112,723 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative Warning light does not illuminate (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Slight play in inner steering rack joints

Pass 28 May 2021 112,463 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All ROUND 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 107,180 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 25 Feb 2020 107,080 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Sep 2019 92,300 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 91,966 miles

Brake performance not tested front pads too low (1.2.1 (g))

Front Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced front cross member under the radiator is bent (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced front cross member used for jacking is bent and deformed. marked (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 50,131 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Jul 2018 50,081 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 18,741 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre side wall slight damage

Pass 5 Dec 2017 15,862 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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EF16 NLN is a 2016 Toyota Auris in Blue with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EF16 NLN, 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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EF16 NLN is a 2016 Toyota Auris, first registered on 15 June 2016.

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