2015 Toyota Auris 1.8L Hybrid electric (clean) · DX65 XPR

Recurring wear on the front suspension and braking system defines the mechanical history of this vehicle, with a pattern of borderline advisories appearing across multiple years. While the most recent test on 5 November 2025 resulted in a pass, it highlighted ongoing tyre wear and a puncture, following a history that includes a dangerous failure in 2021 due to critically low front tyre tread and a malfunctioning tyre pressure monitoring system. The recorded mileage of 61,203 miles is low for an eleven year old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,564 miles per year. This usage profile suggests the car has spent significant time stationary or has been used for short-distance travel, which can often contribute to the type of component degradation seen in the records, such as the pitting and scoring of brake discs and the gradual perishing of suspension rubber bushes. Attention should be paid to the front suspension, specifically the wishbone rear arm bushes and suspension arm pins which were flagged as borderline or worn in 2022 and 2023. During a test drive, listen for knocking or creaking sounds when traversing speed bumps or turning the steering wheel at low speeds. The recorded oil misting on the nearside front shock absorber should also be verified, as a leaking strut can lead to inconsistent handling and accelerated tyre wear. The braking system has shown a trend of wear and corrosion, with rear discs described as worn, pitted, or scored in 2021 and 2023. Check for any pedal judder or unusual grinding noises during deceleration. Given the repeated advisories regarding tyre tread and punctures, including the dangerous failure in 2021 and the most recent edge wear and nail in 2025, a close physical inspection of all four tyres is necessary to ensure they are not unevenly worn or structurally compromised.