Toyota Auris (2007)
2007 Toyota Auris
CarHunch analysed 20,001 real MOT records for the 2007 Toyota Auris. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2007 Toyota Auris passes its MOT at nearly exactly the UK average of 79.8%, which is respectable for a 17-year-old car, but the headline concern is that 39.3% have recorded a dangerous defect at some point—nearly double the typical rate—suggesting serious issues with suspension, brakes, or steering components on a significant minority. Petrol and diesel variants perform identically, so fuel type isn't a reliability differentiator here.
At a median of 63,000 miles, these Auris examples are relatively low-mileage for their age, which is encouraging, yet they're still racking up an average of 3.51 failures per test and 24.1 advisories, pointing to accumulated wear in rubber components, lights, and minor systems. Before buying, get a thorough pre-purchase inspection focused on the suspension and brake lines, since the dangerous defect rate is substantially higher than average.
What to check before buying a 2007 Toyota Auris
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.
- ⚠️ 39.3% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (68%) | 13,573 | 79.8% | 3.71 |
| Diesel (32%) | 6,417 | 79.7% | 3.08 |
| Other (0%) | 6 | 75.4% | 2 |
| LPG (0%) | 3 | 72.7% | 5.67 |
| Electric (0%) | 2 | 80.5% | 3.5 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2007 Toyota Auris 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 2007 Toyota Auris vehicles fall between 47,289 and 78,152 miles.
2007 Toyota Auris — Still on the Road
8,920 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 51% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2007 Toyota Auris
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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51.6%
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
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48.5%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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46%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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39.6%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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38.2%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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35%
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
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34.7%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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26%
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2007. Counts include advisories and failures.
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