Toyota Auris B Ed Tss Hybrd Vvt I CVT (2017)
2017 Toyota Auris B Ed Tss Hybrd Vvt I CVT
CarHunch analysed 162 real MOT records for the 2017 Toyota Auris B Ed Tss Hybrd Vvt I CVT. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2017 Auris hybrid is a significant reliability concern: only 44.6% pass their MOT first time, nearly half the UK average of 80%, and the hybrid variants are even worse at just 20.9%. No dangerous defects have been recorded, which is reassuring, but the first-time pass rate gap is substantial enough that buyers should expect visit costs and downtime.
At 50,889 miles median, these cars are relatively low-mileage for their age, yet they're still failing MOTs at double the national rate—suggesting design or component issues rather than wear-and-tear problems. The fact that advisories are virtually non-existent (0.0 per vehicle) while failures do occur means defects tend to appear suddenly rather than as progressive warnings. Before buying one of these, commission a full independent inspection focused on the hybrid transmission and electrical systems, as that's where the weak spots clearly lie.
What to check before buying a 2017 Toyota Auris B Ed Tss Hybrd Vvt I CVT
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hybrid Electric (Clean) (69%) | 112 | 20.9% | 0.03 |
| Electric (31%) | 50 | 97.6% | 0.14 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2017 Toyota Auris B Ed Tss Hybrd Vvt I CVT vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2017 Toyota Auris B Ed Tss Hybrd Vvt I CVT vehicles fall between 42,188 and 69,771 miles.
2017 Toyota Auris B Ed Tss Hybrd Vvt I CVT — Still on the Road
50 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 77% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2021–2025.
MOT History Averages
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