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SG16 XLF

2016 Toyota Auris

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

69,111 mi
Last recorded69,111 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Toyota Auris48,284 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG16 XLF
MakeToyota
ModelAuris
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 69,111 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2025 69,111 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested Due to bulb being inoperative. (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre also under inflated. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking across tread, 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tpms light on dash.

Pass 31 Oct 2024 63,363 miles

Central Front Number plate protruding out.

Central Heat shield insecure.

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

Fail 30 Oct 2024 63,362 miles

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

Central Front Number plate protruding out.

Central Heat shield insecure.

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear discs slightly worn / corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 57,608 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2023 57,608 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Heat shield loose.

Pass 26 Sep 2022 49,838 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 42,595 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 42,594 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on inner side wall on several places. 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 33,603 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air fresheners removed from interior mirror. ()

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

Fail 11 Sep 2020 33,603 miles

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

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air fresheners removed from interior mirror. ()

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 22,970 miles

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

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 XLF is a 2016 Toyota Auris in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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

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