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VN59 VBA

2009 Toyota Auris

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

172,585 mi
Last recorded172,585 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Toyota Auris59,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN59 VBA
MakeToyota
ModelAuris
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 172,585 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2026 172,585 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2025 164,102 miles
Fail 7 May 2025 164,102 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps 2 bulbs inoperative (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 155,365 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 146,132 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2023 146,132 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 135,321 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 124,747 miles

Front wipers slightly worn

Pass 22 Oct 2020 113,903 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 102,566 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 89,167 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2018 89,167 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 76,865 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 65,757 miles

SERVICE BRAKE efficiency only just met it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing O/S N/S FRONT AND REAR (2.7.2a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/S N/S FRONT AND REAR (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 56,664 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 47,372 miles

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Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Nov 2013 38,760 miles

excessive shoulder wear front tyres - tracking may require adjustment

Pass 2 Nov 2012 29,716 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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VN59 VBA is a 2009 Toyota Auris in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2009 Toyota Auris models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 59,683 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 VN59 VBA, 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 17 years old, this Toyota Auris is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VN59 VBA is a 2009 Toyota Auris, first registered on 16 November 2009.

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