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MX16 VCU

2016 Toyota Auris

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

265,451 mi
Last recorded265,451 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Toyota Auris48,284 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX16 VCU
MakeToyota
ModelAuris
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 265,451 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 255,545 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2024 255,545 miles

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure d bush bracket under subframe (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 245,091 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 229,777 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2023 229,758 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 215,240 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 196,548 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 154,053 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 146,245 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 123,330 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 95,788 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 56,222 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 14,505 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 80 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 69 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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MX16 VCU is a 2016 Toyota Auris in Black with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VCU, 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 VCU registered?

MX16 VCU is a 2016 Toyota Auris, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is MX16 VCU safe to buy?

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