2013 Toyota Auris 1.4L Diesel · 1010 FD

The vehicle maintains a roadworthy status, though the maintenance trend shows a recent shift toward reactive consumable replacement. While the most recent test in September 2025 at 66,599 miles passed, it introduced an advisory for perished or cracking on both rear tyres. This follows a more significant entry in September 2024 at 65,310 miles where three tyres were flagged for similar damage and the nearside front tyre reached the legal limit. Before these recent issues, the vehicle remained clean for several years, suggesting the underlying mechanical components have been sound. The mileage pattern is notably low for a thirteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,123 miles per year. Data shows a consistent and slow-paced progression, moving from 56,525 miles in November 2021 to 66,599 miles in September 2025. This low usage typically reduces wear and tear on the engine and suspension components, but it also explains the recurring tyre-related defects noted in the most recent records. When a car sits for long periods, the rubber in tyres can dry out and crack despite having sufficient tread depth. A buyer should prioritise a physical inspection of the tyres to ensure the perishing noted by the last tester has been addressed, as aged rubber poses a blowout risk. Because the record shows no historical structural corrosion or mechanical failures, the focus should shift to checking for age-related degradation of suspension bushings which can become brittle on low-mileage cars. Verifying the state of the brake discs for pitting is also advisable, as infrequent use can sometimes lead to surface rust on the rotors.