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VA51 VRA

2016 Toyota Auris

Bronze Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,223 mi
Last recorded95,223 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Toyota Auris48,284 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA51 VRA
MakeToyota
ModelAuris
Year2016
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 95,223 miles

Front Shock absorbers corroded

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension arms also corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2026 95,223 miles

Front Shock absorbers corroded

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension arms also corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2025 87,114 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2025 87,114 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 80,622 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2024 80,597 miles

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 72,338 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2023 72,338 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working both side (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 64,153 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2021 58,720 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 54,107 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 51,182 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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VA51 VRA is a 2016 Toyota Auris in Bronze with a 1,197cc petrol 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 VA51 VRA, 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 VA51 VRA registered?

VA51 VRA is a 2016 Toyota Auris, first registered on 12 August 2016.

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