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RX16 XMU

2016 Toyota Auris

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

140,388 mi
Last recorded140,388 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Toyota Auris48,284 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX16 XMU
MakeToyota
ModelAuris
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 140,388 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 105,219 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 104,176 miles

Nearside Front Outer brake pad very low (worn)

Offside Front Outer brake pad very low (worn)

brakes require further inspection

Pass 27 Mar 2024 104,018 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 93,729 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective slight smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 78,069 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2022 78,060 miles

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 lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 59,112 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 15 Jun 2021 59,112 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 26 Jun 2020 44,077 miles

Engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 25 Apr 2019 26,261 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 26,247 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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RX16 XMU is a 2016 Toyota Auris in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RX16 XMU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RX16 XMU registered?

RX16 XMU is a 2016 Toyota Auris, first registered on 14 March 2016.

Is RX16 XMU safe to buy?

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