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VK16 DHM

2016 Toyota Auris

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

75,919 mi
Last recorded75,919 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Toyota Auris48,284 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK16 DHM
MakeToyota
ModelAuris
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 75,919 miles

Both front tyre treads wearing on both edges.

Rear brake discs worn with 'lips' on edges.

Fail 6 Jul 2026 75,914 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front tyre treads wearing on both edges.

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

Rear brake discs worn with 'lips' on edges.

Pass 24 Jul 2025 69,975 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2024 63,124 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2024 63,124 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 51,848 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 40,552 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2021 40,364 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 37,975 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 37,975 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 34,755 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 30,700 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2019 30,700 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (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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VK16 DHM is a 2016 Toyota Auris in Blue with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DHM, 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 DHM registered?

VK16 DHM is a 2016 Toyota Auris, first registered on 30 March 2016.

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