Toyota Auris (2017)
2017 Toyota Auris
CarHunch analysed 13,675 real MOT records for the 2017 Toyota Auris. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2017 Toyota Auris is more reliable than average, with an 87.6% first-time pass rate well above the UK average of 80%, though one in five vehicles have recorded a dangerous defect—something to factor into your inspection. The hybrid versions (which make up 76% of the market) and petrol models both pass reliably at around 88%, while diesel variants lag noticeably at 81.4%, so fuel type matters if you're choosing between them.
At 47,000 miles median, these cars are running low mileage for their age, suggesting light use or good maintenance discipline by owners. The average 1.08 failures per vehicle is reassuringly low, though the 6.1 advisories flag minor wear items you should expect—get a full pre-purchase inspection to understand what remedial work a used example actually needs before committing.
Petrol vs Diesel
Pass rate difference of 7.5 percentage points — worth knowing if you're choosing between the two.
What to check before buying a 2017 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.
- ⚠️ 21% 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) (76%) | 10,342 | 87.6% | 1.16 |
| Petrol (21%) | 2,821 | 88.9% | 0.8 |
| Diesel (4%) | 504 | 81.4% | 0.97 |
| Other (0%) | 7 | 73.7% | 3.71 |
| Electric (0%) | 1 | 83.3% | 1 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2017 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 2017 Toyota Auris vehicles fall between 31,782 and 76,064 miles.
2017 Toyota Auris — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 12,544 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 — 2017 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 2017. Counts include advisories and failures.
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