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2016 Toyota Auris

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,298 mi
Last recorded93,298 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Toyota Auris48,284 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA16 VBB
MakeToyota
ModelAuris
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2026 93,298 miles

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

rear tyres 3mm

Fail 11 Sep 2026 93,298 miles

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

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

rear tyres 3mm

Pass 10 Sep 2025 82,060 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2025 81,961 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Pass 7 Aug 2024 75,803 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2023 66,132 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2023 66,132 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205.55.16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205.55.16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 52,752 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing very low/bald on its inner edge/tread 205.55.16.V (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing very low/bald on its inner edge/tread 205.55.16.V (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 41,015 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205.55.16.V (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Aug 2021 41,015 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 40% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs are wearing thin/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205.55.16.V (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs are wearing thin/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 33,347 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 26,917 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn bald on its outer tread 205.55.16.V (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn bald on its inner tread 205.55.16.V (5.2.3 (e))

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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RA16 VBB is a 2016 Toyota Auris in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 RA16 VBB, 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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RA16 VBB is a 2016 Toyota Auris, first registered on 29 July 2016.

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