Toyota Auris (2016)
2016 Toyota Auris
CarHunch analysed 15,659 real MOT records for the 2016 Toyota Auris. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2016 Toyota Auris passes its MOT first time at 85.1%, comfortably above the UK average of 80%, though one in four vehicles have experienced a dangerous defect—a higher-than-typical concern worth investigating on any used example you view. The petrol and hybrid variants are genuinely reliable, both passing at 85%+, while the diesel lags at 78.8%, so fuel type matters here.
At a median of 51,212 miles for an eight-year-old car, these Auris examples have been driven gently and age well. The average of 1.27 failures per MOT is respectable, and with 7.1 advisories per vehicle, you're looking at steady minor wear rather than sudden surprises—but check the service history carefully and have any dangerous defect flags investigated by a mechanic before committing to a purchase.
What to check before buying a 2016 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.
- ⚠️ 24.5% 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) (65%) | 10,126 | 85.4% | 1.4 |
| Petrol (23%) | 3,567 | 87.7% | 0.97 |
| Diesel (12%) | 1,948 | 78.9% | 1.09 |
| Other (0%) | 14 | 78.5% | 3.21 |
| Electric Diesel (0%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
| Diesel (0%) | 1 | 33.3% | 2 |
| Other (0%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
| Electric (0%) | 1 | 85.7% | 1 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2016 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 2016 Toyota Auris vehicles fall between 34,537 and 83,634 miles.
2016 Toyota Auris — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 14,098 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 96% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2018–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2016 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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35.4%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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35.1%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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21.1%
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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21%
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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15.8%
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
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15.6%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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14.4%
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
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13.7%
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2016. Counts include advisories and failures.
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