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VK16 DGE

2016 Toyota Auris

Red Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

148,428 mi
Last recorded148,428 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Toyota Auris48,284 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK16 DGE
MakeToyota
ModelAuris
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 148,428 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2026 148,428 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2025 98,214 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2025 92,498 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2025 92,498 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 May 2025 90,578 miles
Fail 15 May 2025 90,578 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 67,498 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 58,735 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 43,573 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded/uneven wear on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2021 32,104 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2020 28,711 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 22,219 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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VK16 DGE is a 2016 Toyota Auris in Red with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VK16 DGE, 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 VK16 DGE registered?

VK16 DGE is a 2016 Toyota Auris, first registered on 18 April 2016.

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