Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2017 Toyota Auris?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2017 Toyota Auris?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2017 Toyota Auris?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

How many 2017 Toyota Auris vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

21% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Search the registration on CarHunch — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.

Is the 2017 Toyota Auris reliable?

Based on MOT data from 13,675 vehicles, the 2017 Toyota Auris has a first-time MOT pass rate of 88.1%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2017 Toyota Auris?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2017 Toyota Auris are: Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (35.4% of vehicles), Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (35.1% of vehicles), Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (21.1% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2017 Toyota Auris?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Toyota Auris (2017)

13,675 real MOT outcomes analysed • 88.1% first-time pass rate

2017 Toyota Auris

CarHunch analysed 13,675 real MOT records for the 2017 Toyota Auris. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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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.

The 2017 Toyota Auris passes its MOT first time at roughly the UK average rate (88.1%) — solid but worth checking this vehicle's history carefully.

⚠️ Over 1 in 5 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

88.1%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

21%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

1.08

Over 7.7 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

47k

Middle half: 32k–76k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 88.1% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

🔧 Expect consumable spend. An average of 6.1 advisories per vehicle tells you wear items (tyres, brakes) get flagged regularly. Budget for them — they're not surprises.

🔍 The dangerous defect figure is real. Most are one-off tyre failures or brake issues — not structural problems. But it's exactly why checking the individual vehicle's history is essential, not optional.

These stats describe 13,675 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 13,675 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 35.4%

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing · …

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Suspension & steering 15.8%

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil · Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

Harder to spot without a ramp — this is a good reason to book a pre-purchase inspection.

Brake wear 13.7%

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened · Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin · …

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Other issues 8.2%

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt · COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2017.

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Petrol vs Diesel

Pass rate difference of 2.8 percentage points — worth knowing if you're choosing between the two.

89.9%

Petrol

2,821 vehicles

87.1%

Diesel

504 vehicles

Before you buy a 2017 Toyota Auris

Based on MOT data from 13,675 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 21% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Hybrid Electric (Clean) (76%)	10,342	87.7%	1.16
Petrol (21%)	2,821	89.9%	0.8
Diesel (4%)	504	87.1%	0.97

Colour Breakdown

Based on 177,965 Toyota Auris vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Blue 23.9%

42,543

Grey 20.3%

36,178

Silver 18.8%

33,513

White 13.8%

24,578

Black 11.9%

21,205

Red 7.9%

14,000

Bronze 3.3%

5,883

Green 0%

Gold 0%

Maroon 0%

Yellow 0%

Beige 0%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2017 Toyota Auris vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

47,028

typical

31,782

low mileage

76,064

high mileage

Half of all 2017 Toyota Auris vehicles fall between 31,782 and 76,064 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 31,782 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 31,782–76,064 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2017 Toyota Auriss sit.

⚠ Over 102,686 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2017 Toyota Auris — Still on the Road

Almost all 2017 Toyota Auriss are 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.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

7.7

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

1.08

Avg failures per vehicle

6.1

Avg advisories per vehicle

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