Toyota Auris (2013)
2013 Toyota Auris
CarHunch analysed 15,029 real MOT records for the 2013 Toyota Auris. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2013 Toyota Auris is a genuinely reliable choice, passing its MOT on first attempt 85.8% of the time—well above the UK average of 80%—and petrol versions edge ahead at 86.4%. However, nearly a third of these cars (31.6%) have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, which is significantly higher than typical and warrants a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
At a median mileage of 47,379 miles for an 11-year-old car, these Aurises are well-used but not hammered, and the relatively modest 1.78 average failures per test suggests most problems caught are minor. With 11.1 advisories per vehicle flagged on average, budget for routine maintenance items—but before you commit, always request the full MOT history to check what those dangerous defects actually were and whether they've been resolved.
What to check before buying a 2013 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.
- ⚠️ 31.7% 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 (48%) | 7,148 | 86.4% | 1.7 |
| Hybrid Electric (Clean) (39%) | 5,915 | 85.5% | 1.89 |
| Diesel (13%) | 1,902 | 85% | 1.69 |
| Electric (0%) | 32 | 86.6% | 2.16 |
| Other (0%) | 22 | 82.9% | 2.64 |
| LPG (0%) | 8 | 72.4% | 4.38 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (0%) | 1 | 65% | 7 |
| Other (0%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2013 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 2013 Toyota Auris vehicles fall between 34,918 and 61,220 miles.
2013 Toyota Auris — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 13,065 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 90% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2016–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2013 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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42.2%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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41.6%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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25.4%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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22.5%
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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21.7%
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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21.7%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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20.7%
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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19%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2013. Counts include advisories and failures.
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