2010 Toyota Auris 1.6L Petrol · AY10 XRM

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a concerning trend of deferred repairs regarding critical components. While the most recent test in April 2026 at 50,790 miles passed, it followed a failure immediately prior due to headlamp aim issues, brake pipe corrosion, and deteriorated anti-roll bar linkages. The persistence of corroded offside front and rear brake pipes across three consecutive years of testing suggests that the owner only addresses mechanical faults when they trigger an MOT failure rather than performing preventative maintenance. At 16 years old, the recorded mileage of 50,790 miles is exceptionally low, averaging approximately 3,174 miles per year. This low usage profile explains the specific mechanical degradation observed in the record, such as perishing tyres and deteriorating rubber components. Between April 2024 and April 2026, the vehicle covered only 3,925 miles, yet the record shows multiple failures related to suspension boots and fluid levels, indicating that the car suffers more from age-related decay and environmental exposure than mileage-related wear. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the braking system, specifically targeting the offside brake pipes which have been flagged for corrosion since at least 2024. The presence of grease on these pipes often indicates an attempt to mask surface rust, which the tester noted multiple times. Furthermore, the front suspension requires close attention; the anti-roll bar linkage and lower arm ball joint boots have shown a history of splitting and failing. You should also check the tyres for sidewall cracking and age, as the 2025 record confirms the rubber is perishing due to the low-use age of the vehicle.