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NU16 VTG

2016 Toyota Auris

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

185,627 mi
Last recorded185,627 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Toyota Auris48,284 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU16 VTG
MakeToyota
ModelAuris
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 185,627 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake disc back plates corroded both sides front and rear

Pass 13 Mar 2025 168,155 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Both rear tie rods have slight play in ball joints and will require attention soon

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 150,663 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

o/s front brake back plate corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2023 146,104 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 126,535 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2022 126,534 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 112,058 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2022 112,056 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 96,115 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 93,508 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 80,467 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 63,865 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 48,153 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 46,664 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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NU16 VTG is a 2016 Toyota Auris in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 NU16 VTG, 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 NU16 VTG registered?

NU16 VTG is a 2016 Toyota Auris, first registered on 23 June 2016.

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