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MX16 VAE

2016 Toyota Auris

Bronze Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

258,888 mi
Last recorded258,888 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Toyota Auris48,284 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX16 VAE
MakeToyota
ModelAuris
Year2016
ColourBronze
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 258,888 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2025 246,470 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2025 246,470 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured both sides (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Sep 2025 245,065 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Sep 2025 245,065 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps all not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 227,024 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 223,013 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + Worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 209,521 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2023 209,519 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 191,107 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 179,040 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2022 179,040 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 30 Dec 2021 155,870 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 128,863 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 105,760 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 105,268 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2020 105,268 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 103,685 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2020 103,685 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 85,124 miles

Engine covers fitted

Under body covers fitted

Fail 5 Feb 2019 85,124 miles

Engine covers fitted

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Under body covers fitted

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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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MX16 VAE is a 2016 Toyota Auris in Bronze with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MX16 VAE, 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 MX16 VAE registered?

MX16 VAE is a 2016 Toyota Auris, first registered on 2 March 2016.

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