Toyota Auris (2018)
2018 Toyota Auris
CarHunch analysed 12,956 real MOT records for the 2018 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 2018 Toyota Auris is a reliably built car, with an 86% first-time pass rate that comfortably beats the UK average of 80%, though nearly 19% of vehicles have picked up a dangerous defect at some point—worth factoring into your pre-purchase inspection. The petrol variant performs even better at nearly 90% pass rate, while the dominant hybrid version sits at 85.6%, so fuel type makes only a marginal difference here.
At a median mileage of 43,930 miles for a six-year-old car, these are relatively well-preserved examples, yet they're still accumulating nearly 5 advisories per test on average, suggesting age-related wear is becoming noticeable despite good overall durability. Before purchase, get a pre-MOT inspection that specifically checks the brake system and suspension components, as these typically account for the bulk of failures in this cohort.
The 2018 Toyota Auris passes its MOT first time at roughly the UK average rate (87.7%) — solid but worth checking this vehicle's history carefully.
These stats describe 12,956 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.
What tends to go wrong
Across 12,956 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2018.
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Before you buy a 2018 Toyota Auris
Based on MOT data from 12,956 vehicles — here's what to check.
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recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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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.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
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| Hybrid Electric (Clean) (90%) | 11,715 | 87.4% | 1.01 |
| Petrol (9%) | 1,190 | 91.2% | 0.59 |
Colour Breakdown
Based on 177,965 Toyota Auris vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.
Mileage Distribution
Most 2018 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.
Half of all 2018 Toyota Auris vehicles fall between 29,024 and 71,012 miles.
2018 Toyota Auris — Still on the Road
Almost all 2018 Toyota Auriss are still on the road.
Strong survival — 11,958 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 98% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2019–2025.
* 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.
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