2017 Toyota Auris 1.8L Hybrid electric (clean) · DC17 CHL

The Toyota Auris presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 29 May 2025 at 39,357 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, following an initial failure on the same date that listed no defects, indicating a clerical or administrative rejection rather than a mechanical fault. Prior tests in 2024 and 2023 also passed cleanly, showing no worsening pattern of advisories or failures across the observed period. Recorded mileage sits at 39,357 miles against a 2017 build date, equating to roughly 4,373 miles per year. The car covered just 2,176 miles between the May 2023 test at 34,505 miles and the June 2024 test at 37,181 miles, then 2,176 miles again to the May 2025 test at 39,357 miles. Such low annual use over nine years suggests extended standing periods are likely, which can accelerate rubber perishing and corrosion even where the MOT shows no faults. The DVSA history is sparse and clean, with no advisories logged at any stage. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake calipers for binding or seizing, as low-mileage cars left unused often develop stiffness in these components unseen by the annual test. Examine underside structural integrity and exhaust emissions hardware for rust, particularly around subframes and sill sections where moisture traps form during storage. Verify the 29 May 2025 failure with no defects via DVSA to confirm it was administrative. Otherwise, the Auris shows consistent owner care and no recurring mechanical trend requiring correction beyond standard consumable checks on tyres and wiper blades.