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VN16 UUX

2016 Toyota Auris

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,709 mi
Last recorded161,709 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Toyota Auris48,284 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN16 UUX
MakeToyota
ModelAuris
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 161,709 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2025 161,709 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2024 135,775 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 131,100 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 94,611 miles

Both rear tyres slightly out of shape

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 62,239 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2022 62,237 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 33,625 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2021 33,624 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 11,969 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 8,892 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 8,892 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (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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VN16 UUX is a 2016 Toyota Auris in Blue with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) 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 VN16 UUX, 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 VN16 UUX registered?

VN16 UUX is a 2016 Toyota Auris, first registered on 20 May 2016.

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The MOT history for VN16 UUX shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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