2017 Toyota Auris 1.3L Petrol · AY67 VOC

The vehicle currently presents a stable roadworthiness status, following a clean MOT pass in October 2025 at 93,596 miles. This recent result shows a significant improvement over the previous year, indicating that the mechanical issues identified in earlier tests have been addressed. The trend suggests proactive maintenance recently, as the car moved from a failure in late 2024 to defect-free records in the most recent annual inspection. The mileage pattern is consistent with a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 10,400 miles per annum. There is a notable period of activity between September 2023 at 72,664 miles and September 2024 at 84,778 miles, where over 12,000 miles were covered in a single year. The subsequent interval of 8,318 miles recorded between October 2024 and October 2025 indicates regular use, which generally helps prevent mechanical components from seizing. A buyer should conduct a close inspection of the front suspension, as the history shows a recurring issue with bushes. The 2023 test flagged deteriorated nearside and offside front lower arm bushes, which directly led to a failure in September 2024 due to excessively worn arm pins. While these appear to have been replaced, a physical check should verify there is no remaining play in the steering geometry or signs of premature wear on the new components. The previously offside rear binding brake noted in the 2024 failure also warrants verification to ensure the caliper piston is not sticking and the hand mechanism is not corroded. Given that the rear tyres were nearing limits in late 2024, the current tread depth across all four tyres should be measured to ensure they have been replaced recently. The lack of structural or corrosion advisories in the record suggests the chassis's integrity remains sound for its age.