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SA16 VGG

2016 Toyota Auris

Blue Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,298 mi
Last recorded73,298 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Toyota Auris48,284 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA16 VGG
MakeToyota
ModelAuris
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 73,298 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 58,353 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens has damage (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 53,200 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 47,569 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 42,103 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2022 42,103 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 36,216 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2021 36,168 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 32,903 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 26,145 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (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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SA16 VGG is a 2016 Toyota Auris in Blue with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SA16 VGG, 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 SA16 VGG registered?

SA16 VGG is a 2016 Toyota Auris, first registered on 30 March 2016.

Is SA16 VGG safe to buy?

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