TOYOTA AURIS2007 · 1.6L PETROL

The Toyota Auris passed its most recent MOT on 22 May 2026 at 123,094 miles after a same-day failure for nearside front headlamp aim too low. The underlying maintenance trend is worsening. The 2026 test recorded front subframe mounting corrosion, generalised vehicle structure and suspension component corrosion, rear fuel pipe corrosion, rear brake disc wear and both rear brake hose ferrule corrosion. These faults build on earlier advisories and reveal progressive structural decay rather than minor consumable replacement. Mileage rose from 114,285 at the 30 August 2024 test to 121,632 at the 19 August 2025 failure and 121,634 at the pass later that day. By 22 May 2026 the odometer read 123,094. The vehicle covered about 7,300 miles in the year to August 2025 then only 1,460 miles over the next nine months. Such low recent use points to extended periods standing, a condition that exacerbates rust and perishing noted across the record. Recurring corrosion of brake pipes and hoses appears at every test since 2024. The 2025 entries added an oil leak, slight front column knock and tyre sidewall cracking. A buyer must personally inspect the front subframe mounts, suspension bushes and underbody for rust penetration. Examine rear brake pipes, hoses and fuel lines for corrosion, check rear brake disc thickness, and verify nearside front tyre edge wear close to legal limit. Headlamp lenses show slight defects and aim required correction twice, so confirm alignment and lens clarity. The repeated headlamp aim failures suggest previous owners neglected basic lighting checks. Persistent corrosion advisories indicate deferred underseal maintenance on this 19-year-old vehicle.