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YD16 GZJ

2016 Toyota Auris

Red Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

255,183 mi
Last recorded255,183 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Toyota Auris48,284 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD16 GZJ
MakeToyota
ModelAuris
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 255,183 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 28 Nov 2025 386,709 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All except O/S R tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Nov 2025 386,708 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All except O/S R tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2025 221,551 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Jul 2025 221,551 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Nov 2024 187,049 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 149,747 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 May 2024 149,538 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 146,631 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2023 146,631 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 145,507 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2023 145,507 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2023 132,010 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 120,448 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 119,132 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 103,004 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 89,629 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 75,369 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 65,354 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 55,553 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 53,188 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 May 2019 42,235 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 42,235 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 28,527 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 15,851 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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YD16 GZJ is a 2016 Toyota Auris in Red with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YD16 GZJ, 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 YD16 GZJ registered?

YD16 GZJ is a 2016 Toyota Auris, first registered on 9 March 2016.

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