Toyota Auris (2015)
2015 Toyota Auris
CarHunch analysed 17,539 real MOT records for the 2015 Toyota Auris. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2015 Auris beats the UK average with an 86.2% first-time pass rate, showing solid baseline reliability—but nearly 29% of these vehicles have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, which is well above typical and worth taking seriously when inspecting a used example. Petrol variants perform best at 87.7% pass rate, while diesels lag at 83.9%, suggesting the petrol engines are the safer choice if you're choosing between them.
At 56,500 miles median, these nine-year-old cars show reasonable mileage for their age, but the average of 8.2 advisories per vehicle tells you wear items and minor issues are accumulating steadily. Before buying, get a pre-purchase inspection that specifically checks suspension, brakes, and electrical systems—the high dangerous-defect rate means you need eyes on the car beyond the MOT pass.
Petrol vs Diesel
Pass rate difference of 3.8 percentage points — worth knowing if you're choosing between the two.
What to check before buying a 2015 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.
- ⚠️ 28.7% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hybrid Electric (Clean) (59%) | 10,349 | 86.1% | 1.56 |
| Petrol (26%) | 4,517 | 87.7% | 1.22 |
| Diesel (15%) | 2,632 | 83.9% | 1.46 |
| Other (0%) | 19 | 85.1% | 2.11 |
| Electric (0%) | 13 | 83.7% | 2.62 |
| LPG (0%) | 3 | 74.7% | 3.67 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (0%) | 3 | 81.8% | 2.33 |
| Fuel Cells (0%) | 2 | 83.9% | 3 |
| Other (0%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2015 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 2015 Toyota Auris vehicles fall between 38,911 and 87,051 miles.
2015 Toyota Auris — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 15,713 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 93% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2015 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 2015. Counts include advisories and failures.
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