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SG16 XGU

2016 Toyota Auris

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

109,392 mi
Last recorded109,392 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Toyota Auris48,284 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG16 XGU
MakeToyota
ModelAuris
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 109,392 miles

Exhaust Heatshield loose, unlikely to fall

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Various rear suspension component corrosion

Fail 27 Feb 2026 109,392 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Discs Heavily Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Discs Heavily Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust Heatshield loose, unlikely to fall

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm Tread, Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Various rear suspension component corrosion

Pass 3 Mar 2025 100,754 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 92,289 miles

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

Offside Rear Disc Signs Of Overheating

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 6 Mar 2024 92,289 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Disc Signs Of Overheating

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 83,569 miles

Handbrake Lever Has Travel

Handbrake Only Just Met Requirements

Pass 6 Jan 2022 66,186 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Jan 2022 66,186 miles

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

Front Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 53,573 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2020 53,573 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 42,270 miles

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

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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SG16 XGU is a 2016 Toyota Auris in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SG16 XGU, 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 SG16 XGU registered?

SG16 XGU is a 2016 Toyota Auris, first registered on 18 March 2016.

Is SG16 XGU safe to buy?

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